During his visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a consequential speech to the Knesset, marking the first time an Indian leader has done so. He received the 'Medal of the Knesset' in recognition of this historic address, where he laid out three essential themes: a firm stance against terrorism, the deep cultural ties between India and Israel, and a vision for future collaboration in technology and the economy. His remarks were significant given the backdrop of the recent attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023, which he referred to as 'barbaric', affirming India's solidarity with Israel during its time of grief.