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Modi Supports Israel Amid Controversial Visit, Condemns Hamas

2/25/2026

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Summary

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned the October 7 Hamas attack.
Modi voiced support for Israel in a Knesset speech.
He conveyed condolences and affirmed India's commitment to peace and the Abraham Accords.
Netanyahu welcomed Modi at Ben Gurion Airport and praised him as a true friend of Israel.
The visit faced a partial boycott from opposition lawmakers over a Supreme Court dispute.

History

Historical Context

The Abraham Accords, signed on September 15, 2020, marked a historic normalization of relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain, following decades of unofficial cooperation driven by shared concerns over Iran. This shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy, supported by over 70% of Israelis, reflects changing regional dynamics and India's strategic alignment with Israel amidst ongoing political divisions at home.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India condemned the October 7 Hamas attack.
Modi voiced support for Israel in a Knesset speech.
He conveyed condolences and affirmed India's commitment to peace and the Abraham Accords.
Netanyahu welcomed Modi at Ben Gurion Airport and praised him as a true friend of Israel.
The visit faced a partial boycott from opposition lawmakers over a Supreme Court dispute.

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