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Modi Tells Knesset 'India Stands Firmly With Israel' in Historic First Address

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:09:00 +0300

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader to address the Knesset on February 25, delivering a forceful speech that placed India squarely alongside Israel in its fight against terrorism and signaled a deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.

Knesset Hosts First Chinese Spring Festival as MK's Praise for China Draws Scrutiny

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0300

In an unprecedented event, the Israeli Knesset hosted a forum titled “Strengthening Israel-China Relations and Marking the Spring Festival” — the first time the Chinese Spring Festival has been celebrated in Israel’s parliament since the founding of the state. The event, initiated by the Chinese embassy, was hosted by coalition MK Akram Hasson (New Hope party) and Chinese Ambassador Dr. Xiao Junzheng, with the full Chinese diplomatic corps in attendance.

Despite China's Threat: 72 MKs Call to End Taiwan's Exclusion

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 11:48:34 +0300

China is paying a heavy price for its lack of support for Israel – and the big winner is Taiwan, which receives mutual support. In a “cross-party” move, 72 Knesset members signed a declaration calling for Taiwan to be included in international forums – despite the pressures China exerted on some of them and threats of entry bans. “Taiwan is a true friend of Israel,” said the initiator of the declaration.