PM Modi’s global dominance! Became the first leader to receive Israel’s highest ‘Knesset Medal’, created many histories in a single day

Narendra Modi got Knesset Medal: of india Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Wednesday, he joined a select number of world leaders who have received top state honors from both Israel and Palestine. Indian Prime Minister Modi has become the first person to be given the Knesset Medal by Israel. This honor was given to him after his address in the Knesset, Israel’s Parliament.

Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day state visit to Israel. This is his second visit to Israel in his 10-year tenure. His last visit was in 2017.

What does it mean to address the Israeli Parliament?

Before this, no Indian Prime Minister has addressed the Israeli Parliament. He has become the first Prime Minister to give a speech in Parliament and after that he was awarded the title. The MPs welcomed him and raised slogans of ‘Modi, Modi’ and honored him with loud applause.

What is the meaning of this honor?

After addressing the Parliament, Prime Minister Modi was awarded the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’, which is the highest honor of the Knesset. Modi has also become the first world leader to receive this medal. Prime Minister Modi has been given this honor for his extraordinary contribution of personal leadership in strengthening relations between India and Israel.

What did Modi say after receiving the honour?

Accepting the honour, Modi said, “I accept it with humility and gratitude. This honor is not for any one individual, but for the enduring friendship between India and Israel, which reflects the shared values ​​of our two countries.”

In 2018, Prime Minister Modi was awarded the ‘Grand Collar of the State of Palestine’, Palestine’s highest foreign honour. This honor is given to foreign dignitaries of high rank, such as kings, heads of state/government and other leaders of similar rank. Prime Minister Modi received this honor during his first visit to Palestine, which was the first formal visit by any Indian Prime Minister to Palestine.

What did the Palestinian President say about PM Modi?

At that time, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas had said that this is a good opportunity to tell Prime Minister Modi how honored you are personally and that your wise, creative and courageous leadership style has laid the foundation for peace and stability in our region and the world.

On the other hand, PM Modi has achieved another achievement. Prime Minister Modi on Thursday became the first world leader and politician to cross the historic milestone of 100 million followers on Instagram. He joined Instagram in 2014.

What did PM Modi say in Israel’s Parliament?

In his address, Modi praised Israel’s determination, courage and achievements. He said, “Our relations go back long before we came together as modern states. India is referred to as ‘Hodu’ in the Book of Ester. The Talmud mentions trade with India in ancient times.”

Modi told that he was born on the same day when India formally recognized Israel. He said it was “a privilege and an honor” for him to address the Knesset. He expressed grief over the deaths in the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Modi said, “We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands firmly with Israel at this moment and in the future.”

Referring to the fight against terrorism in India, Modi referred to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and said, “As you do, we also have a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, without any double standards.”