Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

I said, “Narendra, my dear friend.” These are not just words. I would almost venture to say, “more than a friend — a brother.” In many ways, brothers.

Now, when you were last here, we, the two of us, were on the Mediterranean coast, and I said, “Why don't we take off our shoes and go into the water?” — which we wanted to purify — and we did, with Israeli technology.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

Almost 80 years ago, we both emerged from British rule and achieved our independence at nearly the same time.

We share so many common interests. We are two democracies. You are a gigantic democracy, and Israel is one as well.

Think about what we had to do, what we had to go through, and how we maintained our democracy.

Netanyahu:

Israel is stronger than ever and India is stronger than ever.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

India is a space power, one of the greatest space powers, so the sky is not the limit.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

Either the jihadist axis of evil will break us, or we will break it.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

Right after the terrible massacre on October 7th, immediately after the murderous attack, you stood so clearly, so morally, so firmly by Israel. You did not flinch. You did not waver. You did not give excuses.

You stood next to Israel. You stood by Israel. You stood for Israel. You stood for the truth.

Thank you, my friend.

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Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

Israel continues to stand at the forefront of civilization against radical Islam.

The mother base of radical Islam is the Middle East.

But the lava that erupts from this zealotry is spreading to every continent and country.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

India stands out as a civilization where Jews were never persecuted by the state — only welcomed.

We don't forget that. Thank you, India.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

We are facing radical Islam, which endangers the entire world and the free nations, we will together build an iron, steadfast alliance — an alliance of countries that believe in moderation, progress, and human dignity.

An alliance grounded in mutual respect, between nations that sanctify life.

Together, we are willing to fight against those who worship death and seek to drag us back to the Dark Ages.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

In the First World War, when we were still under Ottoman occupation, those who helped us liberate this country included the British Army, in which there were Jewish fighters.

But also brave Iranian soldiers and commanders, who fought like lions in the battle for the liberation of Haifa.

When the forces were pushed back, who stormed forward and gave their lives? Indian commanders.

We never forget that. They gave their lives for us.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

I am sure the day will come when a Bollywood movie is made about the brotherhood between our nations.

I promise you — it will be a huge hit.

Netanyahu speaking at the Knesset with India’s Modi:

We are developing together the IMEC initiative. It is a land and sea corridor that will connect India through the Arab Peninsula to the Haifa port, and from here to the Mediterranean and Europe.

And IMEC, this sea and land corridor, will only thrive and exist if it goes through stable and safe countries. And there are no stronger and safer countries on this axis than Israel and India.

And therefore, I would like to welcome your commitment that Israel will be a connecting link between Asia and Europe through the port of Haifa.

India’s Modi speaking at Israel’s Knesset:

I was born on the same day that India formally recognized Israel, on September 17, 1950.

India’s Modi speaking at Israel’s Knesset:

India stands with Israel, firmly and with full conviction at this moment and beyond.

India’s Modi speaking at Israel’s Knesset:

There is great admiration for Israel’s resolve, courage, and achievements in India.

Long before we established modern states and formal relations, we were linked by ties that go back more than 2,000 years.

India’s Modi speaking at Israel’s Knesset:

When I first visited Israel in 2006, there were only a handful of yoga centers here.

Today, yoga is practiced in almost every neighborhood.

India's Modi speaking Hebrew at the Knesset:

Am Yisrael Chai! (The People of Israel Live)

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Israel Aerospace Industries delivered its BlueWhale unmanned submarine to the German Navy in a deal worth tens of millions of euros.

The 10.9-meter autonomous sub, used for intelligence and mine detection, marks the system’s first international sale, with more potential buyers including Greece.

Kremlin:

The Europeans’ plans to transfer nuclear weapons to Ukraine are absolutely crazy and insane.