Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his respects at the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, accompanied by Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan. The visit included a tour of the Book of Names, which honors the 4.8 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, and a memorial ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance. This marks PM Modi’s second visit to Yad Vashem, having previously visited in July 2017.
Honoring the memory of Holocaust victims and emphasizing a commitment to peace and human dignity, PM Modi laid a wreath and signed the Yad Vashem guest book. The memorial serves as a powerful reminder of past atrocities and the global resolve against injustice. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had also accompanied PM Modi during his previous visit to the memorial in 2017.
Expressing deep emotions during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum, PM Modi reflected on the resilience of the Jewish people in the face of historical tragedies. He highlighted the importance of learning from the past to guide future generations towards compassion and righteousness. PM Modi’s current visit to Israel includes a two-day State Visit, featuring a warm welcome by Netanyahu in Tel Aviv and a historic address at the Israeli parliament.
