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Referring to the West Asia turmoil, PM Narendra Modi spoke about regional peace and promised that India stands by Israel during this difficult time
PM Narendra Modi at the Knesset, Israeli parliament, in Israel on February 25, 2026. (Image: @NarendraModi/Yt/PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the Palestine issue at Israel’s Knesset and said the Trump administration-led Gaza Peace Initiative is a just and durable solution for the people of the region.
Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Israel – his second to the country – said he is the first Indian prime minister to address the Knesset, which is the Israeli parliament.
“Gaza Peace Initiative holds the promise of a just and durable peace for all the people of the region, including by addressing the Palestine issue. The road to peace is not always easy but India joins you and the world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region," Modi said during his speech.
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#WATCH | Jerusalem, Israel: Addressing the Israeli Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "…The Gaza Peace Initiative, which was endorsed by the UN Security Council, offers a pathway. India has expressed its firm support for the initiative. We believe that it holds the… pic.twitter.com/AKT4roiDXo— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2026
He said the Gaza Peace Initiative has been endorsed by the UN Security Council and offers a pathway, with India expressing its firm support for the initiative. Referring to the West Asia turmoil, he spoke about regional peace and promised that India stands by Israel during this difficult time.
“Some years ago, when you concluded the Abraham Accords, we applauded your courage and vision. It was a moment of new hope for our long-troubled region. Since then, however, the situation has changed significantly and path is more challenging," he said.
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February 25, 2026, 21:28 IST
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