New Delhi, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Israel. Today is day 2 of his visit as the second prime minister. Modi was last in Israel in 2017, before his counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, reciprocated with a visit to India in 2018.

On his first day, Modi received a rousing welcome from Israeli lawmakers as he promised "friendship, respect and partnership" with Israel at a time when its world standing has suffered because of the war in Gaza.

"Let us ensure that the friendship between India and Israel remains a source of strength in an uncertain world," Modi said in an address to the Knesset, Israel's Parliament, where he received a standing ovation from lawmakers after a 30-minute speech.

The enthusiastic ...