'We share your grief': PM Modi condemns Hamas attack, says India stands with Israel 'in this moment and beyond'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the October 7 Hamas attack and expressed India’s solidarity with Israel, saying, “We share your grief” during his address to the Knesset.

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“I was born on the same day that India formally recognised Israel, September 17, 1950. I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7th. We feel your pain, we share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction in this moment and beyond,” PM Modi said.

Addressing the broader issue of terrorism, PM Modi said no cause can justify the murder of civilians and highlighted how India too has been a victim of terrorism.

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“Nothing can justify terrorism. India has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time. We remember the 26/11 Mumbai attacks and the innocent lives lost, including Israeli citizens. Like you, we have a consistent and uncompromising policy of zero tolerance for terrorism with no double standards,” he said.

He further highlighted the global threat of terrorism, saying, “Terrorism aims to destabilise societies, to block development and to erode trust. Countering terrorism requires sustained and coordinated global action because terror anywhere threatens peace everywhere. That is why India supports all efforts that contribute to durable peace and regional stability.”

PM Modi addresses Palestine issue

On the path to peace in the region, PM Modi highlighted the Gaza Peace Initiative, saying India has expressed its firm support for the initiative.

“The Gaza Peace Initiative, which was endorsed by the UN Security Council, offers a pathway. India has expressed its firm support for the initiative. We believe that it holds the promise of a just and durable peace for all the people of the region, including by addressing the Palestine issue. Let all our efforts be guided by wisdom, courage, and humanity. The road to peace is not always easy, but India joins you and the world for dialogue, peace and stability in this region,” he said.

PM Modi also reflected on India’s historical ties to the Jewish community and the region itself.

“Jewish communities have lived in India without fear of persecution or discrimination. They have preserved their faiths and participated fully in society,” he said.

He added, “India’s connection to this land is also written in blood and sacrifice. During the First World War, more than 4,000 Indian soldiers laid down their lives in this region.”

His address emphasised India’s unwavering support for Israel, the shared commitment to counter terrorism, and the importance of fostering dialogue, peace, and stability across the Middle East.

With inputs from agencies