Jairam Ramesh NEW DELHI: Congress Thursday said PM Modi’s address to the Knesset was an “unabashed defence of his host” Benjamin Netanyahu, adding it has diminished India’s moral standing. The party released a letter by Jawaharlal Nehru to Albert Einstein, in which the first PM termed the rights of Arabs as crucial in the context of creation of Israel.Referring to Modi’s statement that India had recognised Israel on the day of his birth, Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Einstein wrote to Nehru on June 13, 1947, on the subject of creation of Israel, and the latter replied on July 11. He posted Nehru’s letter on X.Nehru wrote, “I confess that while I have a very great deal of sympathy for the Jews, I feel sympathy for the Arabs also in their predicament.”Congress attack reflects Rahul’s frustration: BJPBJP Thursday hit back at Congress over its criticism of PM Modi’s Israel address, saying the attack reflected frustration over Rahul Gandhi’s fading prime ministerial prospects. BJP spokesman Sambit Patra highlighted Modi’s standing ovation at the Knesset and the Speaker’s Medal honour, while alleging Congress was attempting to tarnish India’s image through stirs, campaigns. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’AI Only Works With What Has Been Expressed So Far’: Prasoon Joshi Gets Candid At DNPA 2026India & Israel Sign Multiple MoUs On Agriculture & AI During PM Modi & Netanyahu’s Bilateral MeetIndian Navy’s New Hunter, INS Anjadip To Targets Submarines Close To CoastFair Pay, Consent, Online Safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw Draws Red Line For Digital Platforms’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint Statement123PhotostoriesHoli 2026: How to make classic Malpua at home10 must-try Chicken snacks for Holi party at homeFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?From ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Toxic’ and ‘King’: Looking at 2026’s MOST EXPENSIVE films in Bollywood123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingCandace OwensKayla NicoleMadison BeerJoel EmbiidVanessa BryantTony DungyDan MuseNHL Trade RumorsWWE Elimination Chamber 2026Ron Duguay
NEW DELHI: Congress Thursday said PM Modi’s address to the Knesset was an “unabashed defence of his host” Benjamin Netanyahu, adding it has diminished India’s moral standing. The party released a letter by Jawaharlal Nehru to Albert Einstein, in which the first PM termed the rights of Arabs as crucial in the context of creation of Israel.Referring to Modi’s statement that India had recognised Israel on the day of his birth, Congress spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Einstein wrote to Nehru on June 13, 1947, on the subject of creation of Israel, and the latter replied on July 11. He posted Nehru’s letter on X.Nehru wrote, “I confess that while I have a very great deal of sympathy for the Jews, I feel sympathy for the Arabs also in their predicament.”Congress attack reflects Rahul’s frustration: BJPBJP Thursday hit back at Congress over its criticism of PM Modi’s Israel address, saying the attack reflected frustration over Rahul Gandhi’s fading prime ministerial prospects. BJP spokesman Sambit Patra highlighted Modi’s standing ovation at the Knesset and the Speaker’s Medal honour, while alleging Congress was attempting to tarnish India’s image through stirs, campaigns.
