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NEW DELHI: In a significant commemoration of the 15th anniversary of the tragic 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Israel has taken a pivotal step by officially designating Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terror outfit. The Israeli Embassy released a statement affirming the completion of all requisite procedures for this designation, emphasising that the decision was an independent move without formal solicitation from the Indian government.
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The statement from the Israeli Embassy clarified the criteria for listing terror organisations, outlining that Israel includes entities actively operating against its interests within or around its borders, or similarly impacting India, those recognised globally by the UNSC or the US State Department.
It stated, “While Israel only lists terror organisations who are actively operating against it from within or around its borders, or in a similar manner to India – those globally recognised by UNSC or the US state department; the Israeli ministries of Defense and Foreign affairs, have jointly worked in the last few months towards an expedited and extraordinary listing of the Lashkar-e-Taiba organisation on this date, to highlight the importance of a Unified Global Front in combating terrorism,” the statement read.
The connection between Israel and the Mumbai attacks becomes more clear with the inclusion of two Israeli nationals, Gabriel Holtzberg and Rivka Holtzberg, among the six victims at the Chabad Lubavitch Jewish centre, widely known as the Chabad House.
Describing Lashkar-e-Taiba as a “deadly and reprehensible terror organisation” accountable for the deaths of numerous Indians, the Israeli Embassy stressed the lasting impact of its “heinous actions on November 26, 2008,” resonating deeply across peace-seeking nations and societies.
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Expressing heartfelt condolences to all victims of terrorism, survivors, and families affected by the Mumbai attacks, the Embassy extended solidarity to those in Israel impacted by this tragic event.
“We stand united with you, aspiring for a future marked by peace and security,” the statement concluded.
