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Last Updated:February 26, 2026, 06:08 IST
PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Israel, and was conferred with the highest honour of the Knesset — "Speaker of the Knesset Medal" — on Wednesday.
Netanyahu surprises Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dons traditional Indian attire. (Image: X/@netanyahu)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday pleasantly surprised his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by donning traditional Indian attire ahead of their joint dinner.
Taking to X, Netanyahu wrote, “Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire."
Currently, PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Israel, and was conferred with the highest honour of the Knesset — “Speaker of the Knesset Medal" — by the Israeli Parliament on Wednesday. The medal was conferred after PM Modi’s speech in the Israeli Parliament.
PM Modi addressed a Special Plenary of the Knesset in Jerusalem and became the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli parliament.
Upon his arrival at the Knesset, the Prime Minister was received by the Speaker of the Knesset, Amir Ohana and accorded a ceremonial welcome.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Leader of Opposition Yair Lapid and Speaker Ohana spoke in the Plenary ahead of the Prime Minister’s address, expressing strong bipartisan support for India-Israel ties.
PM Modi, during his speech, also highlighted the strong bonds of friendship between India and Israel and noted that the two peoples share both ancient civilizational ties and a robust contemporary partnership based on technology, innovation, defence, security and strategic convergences.
Recalling the uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism of the two countries, the Prime Minister offered condolences for the October 7 terror attack and noted that there can be no justification for such brutality.
Prime Minister Modi received a standing ovation during his speech. In his speech, PM Modi said there is great admiration for Israel’s resolve, courage, and achievements in India.
(With agency inputs)
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February 26, 2026, 06:08 IST
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