Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian people following the devastating explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort that occurred on Monday evening. In a passionate statement released on Wednesday, Netanyahu emphasized that terrorism, while capable of striking cities, can never diminish the indomitable spirit of resilient nations like India and Israel.
Netanyahu’s message carried profound emotional weight as he and his wife Sara expressed solidarity with the victims’ families. “To our dear friend Narendra Modi and to the brave people of India: Sara and I, and the people of Israel, send our deepest condolences to the families of the victims. Israel stands strong with you in sorrow and in strength in this time,” the statement conveyed. The Israeli leader’s words reflected the deep diplomatic and cultural ties that bind the two nations together in times of crisis.
The Prime Minister drew parallels between India and Israel, characterizing both as ancient civilizations founded upon timeless principles and shared values. “India and Israel are ancient civilisations that stand on eternal truths. Terror may strike our cities, but it will never shake our souls. The light of our nations will outshine the darkness of our enemies,” Netanyahu declared, invoking imagery of light triumphing over darkness to symbolize the enduring strength of democratic societies against extremist threats.
The tragic incident near Red Fort claimed at least eight lives and left numerous individuals injured, prompting immediate investigation by Indian security agencies. The National Investigation Agency has established a specialized team to probe the blast, which authorities believe was executed by a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror module. The Ministry of Home Affairs officially transferred the case to the NIA, recognizing the terrorist nature of the attack. Investigators are examining multiple scenarios, including whether the explosion was deliberate or accidental, while coordinating with various central and state security organizations.
Netanyahu’s statement arrived alongside expressions of support from other Israeli officials, including Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, who earlier offered condolences and reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to standing with India against terrorism. The explosion occurred around 7 pm on Monday near the Subhash Marg traffic signal, involving a slow-moving Hyundai i20 vehicle that caused collateral damage to several nearby automobiles. The incident has sparked international solidarity with India as the nation confronts this latest security challenge.
Benjamin Netanyahu Pledges Unwavering Support to India Following Delhi Terror Attack
