Echoes of ‘Modi, Modi’ filled Israel’s Knesset as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Narendra Modi not just as a friend, but as a brother during a rousing parliamentary welcome. The February 25 ceremony in Jerusalem blended diplomacy with deep personal affection, captivating onlookers worldwide.
Netanyahu’s speech was a masterclass in camaraderie. ‘Narendra, I’ve never been happier to host anyone—a great leader, friend to Israel, and pillar of our partnership,’ he beamed. Diving into nostalgia, he described their shoe-less saunter along the Mediterranean, quipping about miracles: doubled trade volumes, tripled collaborations, quadrupled mutual respect.
He spotlighted the viral ‘Modi hug’ upon Modi’s arrival, a bear hug from Netanyahu and Sara that symbolized unbreakable ties. Speaker Amir Ohana’s Hindi greetings added flair, celebrating Modi as the trailblazing first Indian PM to address the house.
Beyond the warmth, the event underscores booming India-Israel relations in drones, agriculture, and R&D. Netanyahu’s words reinforce Modi’s global stature, blending India’s demographic might with Israel’s tech prowess. Looking forward, this alliance eyes new frontiers, ensuring shared security and economic triumphs in a multipolar world.