Knesset Confers Controversial Medal On Modi

On 25 February 2026 in Jerusalem, Knesset speaker Amir Ohana presented Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a newly created "Knesset Medal." Opposition lawmakers said the award lacked established regulations or committee approval, calling the process opaque; the move prompted parliamentary criticism while Modi and Israeli officials highlighted deepening India-Israel ties and multiple MoUs signed during the visit.