Modi addresses Knesset, stating no cause justifies civilian deaths

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended Israel during his address to the Knesset, reaffirming India’s support amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has drawn accusations of genocide against Palestinians. Modi condemned the October 7 Hamas attack as “barbaric” and emphasized the importance of the India-Israel relationship in enhancing global stability. His visit, the first by an Indian leader to the Knesset, has sparked criticism in India for its timing and implications, especially given the rising death toll in Gaza.

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