India’s Modi tells Israel’s Knesset: ‘No cause justifies killing civilians’
Al Jazeera
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the ‘vital’ partnership between Israel and India during his visit.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Israel’s devastating war on Gaza, saying it stands by the country “with full conviction” – despite accusations of genocide against the Palestinian people.
Modi gave a speech to the Knesset, or parliament, on Wednesday, on the first day of his two-day visit and received a standing ovation as he stressed India’s enduring support for Israel.
It was the first time an Indian leader addressed the Knesset.
“India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction, in this moment and beyond,” said Modi, condemning the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas-led fighters as “barbaric”, adding “no cause can justify the murder of civilians”.
India’s leader was earlier greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Ben Gurion International Airport, where a welcoming ceremony was held.
PM Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party face their strongest challenge in parliamentary elections scheduled for April 12.
Palestinian journalist Yousef Al Helou documented Gaza and its people in 2023, months before the start of Israel’s war,
India and Zimbabwe are both in need to a Super Eights win to keep alive T20 World Cup semifinal dream.
Rights advocates say US envoy Mike Huckabee has failed to push for accountability for Israeli abuses against Americans.
Mexico kills cartel leader El Mencho. Violence erupts nationwide. What changes now?
Breaking down the row involving Pakistani cricketers’ presence in a franchise league in which Indian businesses own teams.
Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.
The tightening strategic embrace between New Delhi and Tel Aviv could test Pakistan’s diplomacy, say analysts.
What many in the West perceived as a strategic blunder is increasingly seen in Moscow as a costly but necessary and ultimately successful gamble.
Anthropic was the first AI developer to be used in classified operations by the US Defense Department.
The quick victory never came. But a functional economy, controlled media and slow battle gains give Putin control.
