PM Modi Israel visit: Opposition MPs walked out before PM Modi’s address in the Knesset! This big reason came to light

New Delhi : An incident took place in the Israeli Parliament ‘Knesset’ on Wednesday, which surprised the experts of diplomacy and politics. Just before the much-awaited address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the opposition MPs collectively decided to walk out of the House. However, this protest was not against Prime Minister Modi, but against the functioning of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Speaker of the Knesset. As soon as the time came for Modi’s speech, all the MPs returned respectfully under the leadership of opposition leader Yair Lapid.

Main reason for walkout

The main focus of this tough and sudden decision taken by the opposition was an administrative decision of Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana. In fact, the Speaker had decided not to invite Supreme Court President Justice Isaac Amit during this special session. The opposition camp considered this a flagrant violation of the country’s constitutional dignity and established democratic traditions. Due to this resentment, he boycotted Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech, but out of respect for the Indian Prime Minister, he kept his strategy aside.

Yair Lapid’s Dignity Initiative

As soon as Prime Minister Modi took the stage after the House proceedings resumed, senior opposition leader Yair Lapid especially came forward and shook hands with him warmly. Lapid publicly clarified that his displeasure was not at all related to India or Modi. Praising the impressive leadership of Prime Minister Modi, he said that the people there are extremely grateful to India for standing with Israel in this difficult time of crisis. According to him, this alliance is eternal.

A rare scene of unity in the Knesset

Despite the sloganeering and uproar from the ruling party inside the House, the opposition MPs maintained a balanced conduct. The party led by Benny Gantz also strongly criticized the partisan conduct of the Speaker officially, but in view of the presence of the Indian Prime Minister, he remained present in the House. This was a rare moment in Israeli parliamentary history when, despite deep internal differences, the entire opposition unanimously returned to their seats in honor of a foreign head of state.

Official response of opposition parties

Influential opposition organizations like ‘Yesh Atid’ and ‘Yisrael Beytenu’ issued a joint statement clarifying their position on this entire matter. He clarified that he has returned to the House only for Prime Minister Modi’s address so that the unbreakable friendship between India and Israel can be properly respected. Opposition leaders also alleged that due to Israel’s internal politics, an attempt was made to unnecessarily bring a global level leader into the shadow of controversies.

Unwavering global commitment towards India

This development has given a strong message on the international stage that India’s acceptance in Israel is not limited to any one party or government. The full presence of the House during Prime Minister Modi’s speech proves that India is the most reliable strategic partner there. The opposition repeatedly stressed that their respect for India is paramount. This successful visit will now write a new story of more intense and energetic future relations between the two countries.