JERUSALEM — The Canadian Parliament’s sergeant-at-arms who shot a gunman inside the Parliament building last month was honoured by Israel’s Knesset today.

Kevin Vickers, who as in Israel for a security conference planned before the Oct. 22 Ottawa shootings, was recognized Nov. 12 by Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and met with Edelstein in his chambers.

Vickers also met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who praised Mr. Vicker’s on his bravery and quick response, which saved the lives of many.

“This terror attack in Ottawa proves, once again, that Islamic radical terrorism has no limits and respects no borders. Israel and Canada stand side-by-side in the international effort to eliminate terrorism,” Netanyahu said.

Edelstein gave Vickers a gift on behalf of the Knesset.

Vickers said in response that “thwarting the terror attack was not my act alone, but that of the entire staff, and we were proud of it.”

Edelstein stressed the importance of developing the relations between the Israeli and Canadian parliaments. “You are here not only due to the incident that occurred, but also because we would be very happy to build with the Canadian parliament a tight relationship of co-operation between members of parliament and between professional teams,” he said.

Vickers also toured the Knesset and met with Knesset Guard commander Yosef Griff and other senior members of the Knesset Guard, who briefed them on professional issues.

The Canadian delegation’s visit to Israel was sponsored by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

In a television interview, Vickers said: “It is apparent that you too have an excellent team and a committed and very professional Knesset Guard. It is a great honour for me to be here in Israel and to be welcomed by the heads of the state. I certainly stress the fact that during the incident three weeks ago my people displayed effective teamwork, but I cannot discuss the details of the incident, which is still being investigated. The main lesson is to be with the community and reach out to it. Take precautionary measures. It is part of the security of all of us. It is the job of all of the citizens to make sure, together, that we have a safe society.”

Vickers, 58, a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, shot and killed Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who was firing his weapon in the Hall of Honour of Parliament in Ottawa on the morning of Oct. 22. Zehaf-Bibeau had shot and killed an unarmed soldier, Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, who was guarding the National War Memorial.

Hailed as a hero, Vickers received a standing ovation from Canadian lawmakers the following day.

He and other Canadian security and police officials are in Israel for the third international homeland security conference to examine intelligence, counterterrorism and law enforcement.

Vickers was scheduled to be in the Knesset’s audience gallery when he received his recognition.

Sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers visits the Knesset and speaks to Israeli TV