Modi pays homage to Indian World War I heroes in Israel
PM Narendra Modi visited the Haifa Indian Cemetery in Israel today and paid his homage to  Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War I in 1918. "I am deeply honoured to stand here today to salute the valiant Indian soldiers," Modi said. The war heroes died while protecting Haifa from the forces of the Ottoman Empire. 
On the last day of his three-day trip to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Haifa Indian Cemetery.Prime Minister Modi paid homage to Indian soldiers who laid down their lives during the World War in 1918 while protecting Haifa from the powerful forces of the Ottoman Empire.He also unveiled a plaque commemorating Major Dalpat Singh, known as the 'Hero of Haifa' for his critical role in the liberation of the city."I am deeply honoured to stand here today to salute the valiant Indian soldiers, who led down their lives for the liberation of Haifa during the WW I," Modi wrote in the guest book."The exceptional bravery and supreme sacrifice of Major Thakur Dalpat Singh MC, the "Hero of Haifa" and his men, will be remembered forever and continue to inspire generations to come. Next year, the centenary of the battle of Haifa will present another opportunity to mark this enduring bond between India and Israel," PM Modi, who visited Haifa along with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, wrote.The Battle of Haifa was fought on 23 September 1918 and every year on this date the Indian Army celebrates Haifa Day to pay respect to the martyred Indian soldiers. Battle of Haifa is considered to be one of the most bravely-contested battles of World War I. PM @narendramodi lays wreath at Indian cemetery at Haifa, which Indian cavalry regiments helped liberate in 1918 pic.twitter.com/R09FlBMUh0WATCH: When PM Modi met 26/11 survivor Moshe HoltzbergOn Day 2 of PM Modi's historic Israel tour, India and Israel signed seven agreements on Wednesday to step-up cooperation in key sectors like space, agriculture and water conservation.HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO KNOWALSO READ:Israeli media on Narendra Modi-Benjamin Netanyahu meet: A hug and a cover-up on Iran