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Modi, Netanyahu United on Zero Tolerance for Terrorism, Says Israeli Spokesperson

The spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, David Mencer, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent state visit to Israel as profoundly moving and successful. He emphasized that both PM Modi and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu share an unwavering, zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and terrorist states. Mencer highlighted Modi's powerful address to the Knesset, where the Indian leader expressed that 1.5 billion Indians stand with Israel against terrorist forces. The visit is seen as a strong reaffirmation of the strategic partnership and shared security outlook between the two nations.

Key Points: Modi, Netanyahu Share Zero-Tolerance Stance on Terrorism: Israeli PMO

  • Modi's Israel visit hailed as historic
  • Leaders united against appeasing terrorists
  • Modi expressed India's solidarity with Israel
  • Commitment to "peace through strength"
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PM Modi, Netanyahu have zero tolerance for terrorism: Israeli PMO spokesperson (IANS Exclusive)

Israeli PMO spokesperson praises PM Modi's Israel visit, highlighting the shared "zero-tolerance" policy towards terrorism between Modi and Netanyahu.

"Both leaders understand that there must be a zero-tolerance attitude towards terrorists. - David Mencer"

Tel Aviv, March 6

David Mencer, the spokesperson for the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, on Friday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership while hailing the Indian leader's friendship with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and their common "zero-tolerance" attitude towards terrorism.

In an exclusive interview with IANS, Mencer recalled PM Modi's recent "very successful" two-day visit to Israel, including his historic address at the Knesset during which he said that 1.5 billion Indians are with Israel in the fight against terrorist forces.

"I was proud to have accompanied our Prime Minister (Netanyahu) who welcomed Prime Minister Modi just a week ago, just a number of days ago. We went to the airport and welcomed him for his two-day visit here. I can't tell you how moved we were as a people to welcome Prime Minister Modi. I don't think there was a dry eye in the house when Prime Minister Modi addressed our Knesset, our parliament, the things that he said, the leadership that he showed, the understanding he showed. Because he understands, as our Prime Minister Netanyahu does, both leaders understand that there must be a zero-tolerance attitude towards terrorists. When you appease terrorists, it just leads to more war. Terrorist states need to be stood up to and defeated and that's precisely what we're doing," Mencer told IANS.

PM Modi was on a two-day State Visit to Israel, last week during which he was accorded a grand welcome by Netanyahu and his wife, Sara Netanyahu, at the airport in Tel Aviv. During his visit, PM Modi addressed lawmakers in the Knesset, held talks with Netanyahu and Israel President Isaac Herzog.

"We had Prime Minister Modi here just last week. It was was a very, very successful visit. When he said in our Knesset, he said the words, 'Am Yisrael Chai'. I will never forget that moment because it means that the 'people of Israel live' and so much of the international media likes to portray Israel as being isolated. Of course, we're not isolated with our partners in the US and many other countries.

"But more than that, Prime Minister Modi said, 1.5 billion Indians are with us in our battle against terrorist forces. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Netanyahu are of the same mind. Zero tolerance towards terrorism is what brings success. Appeasement of terrorism only brings more war. Both leaders, together with President Trump, believe in peace through strength. First comes the strength, then comes the peace and we're seeing that lived out in reality right now," the spokesperson mentioned.

In his address at the Knesset, PM Modi said that India stands firmly with Israel with full conviction in the fight against terrorism.

"I also carry with me the deepest condolences of the people of India for every life lost and for every family whose world was shattered in the barbaric terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7. We feel your pain. We share your grief. India stands with Israel firmly, with full conviction in this moment and beyond. No cause can justify the murder of civilians. Nothing can justify terrorism. India has also endured the pain of terrorism for a long time," PM Modi had said.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While I support a tough stance on terrorism, I hope our foreign policy remains balanced. We have vital relationships across the Middle East. Our stance should be based on our national interest, not just aligning with one side.
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Vikram M
PM Modi saying "Am Yisrael Chai" in the Knesset was a powerful moment of solidarity. When our leaders show such resolve, it boosts the morale of our own security forces fighting terrorism in Kashmir. Strength is the only language terrorists understand.
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Priya S
It's heartening to see India's voice respected on the global stage. For too long, we were seen as soft. This zero-tolerance policy is what we need against proxies and non-state actors threatening our sovereignty. Full support!
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Rohit P
The friendship is good for defense and tech cooperation, no doubt. But as a citizen, my primary concern is whether this translates to more security for Indians at home and less radicalization. That's the real test.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, while standing against terrorism is paramount, we must ensure our solidarity is with the people suffering from violence, not necessarily with every military action of an allied government. The principle of "peace through strength" needs careful, humane application.

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