Applauding India for its constant support in the aftermath of the horrific Hamas terror attack on Israeli soil on Oct 7, Israel’s President Isaac Hergoz said that New Delhi, under PM Modi’s leadership, continued to “speak loudly and clearly for Israel”, and for the “value of humanity and civilization”. Highlighting India’s imminent role in global leadership, President Herzog asserted that PM Narendra Modi “continued to stand on the right side of history” and was among one of the first world leaders to condemn the October 7 massacre.
Meanwhile, Israel’s ambassador to India, Naor Gilon shed light on how New Delhi constantly provided unwavering support as Jerusalem battled with the brutal onslaught of Hamas’ terrorist attacks.
The appreciative remarks for India by President Herzog and the Israeli envoy to India came during Israel’s National Day celebrations held at the Israeli embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Speaking of India and Israel’s bilateral relations on the occasion, President Herzog noted that across several spheres and sectors, partnership between both nations thrived from robust trade and commercial ties to meaningful cultural, academic, technological, and scientific exchanges. thePresident Herzog praised PM Narendra Modi adding that Israel extremely appreciates and fully welcomes PM Modi’s growth and expansion as a global leader.
Meanwhile, Israel’s ambassador to India, Gilon expressed his immense gratitude to India for standing steadfastly by Jerusalem’s side during the challenging period post October 7 terror attack. Applauding the significant support extended by the Indian government and the people of India, Gilon said that Israel will “never forget” how New Delhi condemned terrorism and supported the war-wrecked nation during its tough times.
For the unversed, Israel National Day commemorates the declaration of the establishment of the sovereign state of Israel on May 14, 1948. The State of Israel gained independence from British rule in Palestine on May 14, when Jewish Agency Chairman David Ben-Gurion proclaimed the Jewish state. This event is celebrated annually as Israel’s Independence Day. Significantly, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra joined the celebrations at the Israeli embassy in New Delhi as the chief guest, along with the Israeli envoy Naor Gilon.
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