US EditionWhat Is the 'Speaker of Knesset Medal' that Israel Awarded PM Modi?
The new Medal of the Knesset honors Modi for strengthening Israel-India ties and strategic cooperation, despite opposition claims of lacking formal approval.
- On Wednesday, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana awarded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi the newly created Medal of the Knesset, calling it the highest honor the parliament can grant.
- A committee selected Modi as the first recipient, citing his role in significantly strengthening ties and deepening India–Israel strategic cooperation across defense, technology, economics, agriculture, and innovation.
- The Medal of the Knesset features Western Wall embossing, a biblical verse, and a Star of David pendant, hanging from blue and silver ribbons, according to the Knesset.
- Opposition lawmakers coordinated a boycott after Ohana excluded Supreme Court Chief Justice Yitzhak Amit, accusing him of inventing the medal; former Likud lawmakers filled seats and some opposition returned for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address.
- Modi also voiced strong support for Israel following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, declaring that India 'stands with Israel in full solidarity at this moment and beyond.
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What is the 'Speaker of Knesset Medal' that Israel awarded PM Modi?
Modi in Israel: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official two-day visit to Israel, was awarded the Speaker of the Knesset medal after addressing the Israeli parliament. This honour is the Jewish nation's highest parliamentary award
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by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief (Worthy News) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a historic address to Israel’s parliament on Wednesday, becoming the first Indian leader ever to speak before the Knesset, and pledging to deepen strategic ties between the two democracies. “The friendship between Israel and India remains a source of strength in an uncertain world,” Modi declared to repeated standing ovations f…
Israeli Parliament Confers 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' on PM Modi
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Israeli Parliament on Wednesday conferred "Speaker of the Knesset Medal" upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is the highest honour of the Knesset. World News | Israeli Parliament Confers 'Speaker of the Knesset Medal' on PM Modi.
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