New Delhi [India], Israel President Isaac Herzog on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for pledging support and solidarity with Israel following the horrific Hamas terrorist attacks on his homeland on October 7 last year, and said He "remained on the right side of history" "Although India is one of the largest countries in the world and Israel is one of the smallest, yet we both share a lot in common, we are both staunchly democratic. are modern nations founded on ideals, but we are also deeply rooted in so many sectors and regions, our partnership based on strong trade and commercial ties,” the president said in a video message during Israel's National Day, or Independence Day, celebrations. to meaningful cultural, educational, technological and scientific exchanges." "Of course, the ties we share become even more important in times of crisis. Prime Minister Modi was one of the first world leaders to condemn the massacre in October," he said at the event held at the Israeli Embassy in New Delhi. He has stood on the right side of history," Highlighting the growing importance of India's role in global leadership, President Herzog said New Delhi made a strong and Continued to speak clearly. , and in hopes of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries "As your democracy and economy grow, your role in global leadership also grows, a fact that we in Israel appreciate as an emerging leader. And welcome.India continues to speak out loudly and clearly for Israel, for the values of humanity and civilization, and for the immediate return of all its hostages. o Bilateral and multilateral context,” he said
Israel National Day commemorates the proclamation of the establishment of the sovereign State of Israel on May 14, 1948. According to the Hebrew calendar, it falls on the 5th of Iyar. 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 every year as Israel's Independence Day.It is noteworthy that Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra attended the ceremony as the chief guest along with Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gillon and other dignitaries.
Speaking at the event, Foreign Secretary Kwatra, referring to the terrorist attacks by Hamas, said that India itself is a victim of cross-border terrorism and its approach towards all forms of terrorism is zero-tolerance. Celebrate an important occasion, Israel's 76th anniversary of independence. It is extremely inspiring to witness the extraordinary journey of a nation that not only survived and flourished despite all odds, but also transformed itself into a thriving landscape of innovation, advancement and development,” she said.
“The terrorist attacks on October 7 have shocked us all.As you all know, India itself is a victim of cross-border terrorism and maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. There can be no justification for these terrorist acts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the hostages and the innocent people killed in these heinous acts.'' Reaffirming India's bilateral relations with Israel ''I proudly say that throughout our history, India has been a safe haven and a land of tolerance for people of different religions, including the Jewish community who have made India their home, enriching our nation with its traditions, customs and Contribution. India and Israel share a deep bond of historical, cultural and strategic ties," he said. "Over the years, our partnership has grown rapidly and there is mutual respect, understanding and cooperation in various fields ranging from agriculture to is marked by."From defense technology to water management, India and Israel have worked together to achieve remarkable achievements of progress and innovation," he said. Israel's Ambassador to India Gilon also expressed support for India after the October 7 attacks. Praising Israel, he said that he will never forget the sympathy he received from India "Since October 7, both the government and the people of India have been on Israel's side. And this we will never forget. The amount of support we get there. are amazing.I think this is a reflection of India being a victim of terror for many years and an indication of the very special relationship between India and Israel, or more precisely, between the Indian people and the Jewish people,'' the envoy said.
"Our ties of civilizations are ancient, but in the modern world, our ties are relatively young. We've made huge progress in a very short period of time and I would attribute that to what I call the secret ingredient, and that's a very emotional attachment. " The relationship between the two people,” he said.
Israel National Day commemorates the proclamation of the establishment of the sovereign State of Israel on May 14, 1948. According to the Hebrew calendar, it falls on the 5th of Iyar. 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 every year as Israel's Independence Day.It is noteworthy that Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra attended the ceremony as the chief guest along with Israel's Ambassador to India Naor Gillon and other dignitaries.
Speaking at the event, Foreign Secretary Kwatra, referring to the terrorist attacks by Hamas, said that India itself is a victim of cross-border terrorism and its approach towards all forms of terrorism is zero-tolerance. Celebrate an important occasion, Israel's 76th anniversary of independence. It is extremely inspiring to witness the extraordinary journey of a nation that not only survived and flourished despite all odds, but also transformed itself into a thriving landscape of innovation, advancement and development,” she said.
“The terrorist attacks on October 7 have shocked us all.As you all know, India itself is a victim of cross-border terrorism and maintains a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. There can be no justification for these terrorist acts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the hostages and the innocent people killed in these heinous acts.'' Reaffirming India's bilateral relations with Israel ''I proudly say that throughout our history, India has been a safe haven and a land of tolerance for people of different religions, including the Jewish community who have made India their home, enriching our nation with its traditions, customs and Contribution. India and Israel share a deep bond of historical, cultural and strategic ties," he said. "Over the years, our partnership has grown rapidly and there is mutual respect, understanding and cooperation in various fields ranging from agriculture to is marked by."From defense technology to water management, India and Israel have worked together to achieve remarkable achievements of progress and innovation," he said. Israel's Ambassador to India Gilon also expressed support for India after the October 7 attacks. Praising Israel, he said that he will never forget the sympathy he received from India "Since October 7, both the government and the people of India have been on Israel's side. And this we will never forget. The amount of support we get there. are amazing.I think this is a reflection of India being a victim of terror for many years and an indication of the very special relationship between India and Israel, or more precisely, between the Indian people and the Jewish people,'' the envoy said.
"Our ties of civilizations are ancient, but in the modern world, our ties are relatively young. We've made huge progress in a very short period of time and I would attribute that to what I call the secret ingredient, and that's a very emotional attachment. " The relationship between the two people,” he said.
