Israel Palestine War: A few days remain until the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks’ 15th anniversary, and the Israeli government has designated Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist organisation. “To symbolise the marking of the 15th year of the commemoration of the Mumbai terror attacks, the state of Israel has listed Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terror organisation,” the Israeli embassy in Delhi said in a statement.
Independent Israeli Action
The embassy said that “despite not being requested by the Government of India to do so”, Israel has “formally completed all necessary procedures and has satisfied all required checks and regulations to the result of introducing LeT into the Israeli list of illegal terror organisations”. According to the statement, Israel only includes terror groups on its list if they actively target it from inside its borders, from outside them, or in a way that is comparable to that of India.
Global Recognition and Collaboration
Statement said, “Those globally recognised by the United Nations Security Council or the US State Department, the Israeli ministries of defence and foreign affairs, have jointly worked in the last few months towards a listing of the LeT on this date, to highlight the importance of a unified global front in combating terrorism.” The November 2008 terrorist attacks known as the “26/11 Mumbai attacks” involved ten members of the LeT carrying out twelve planned shooting and bombing attacks over the course of four days throughout Mumbai. More than 300 people were injured, and up to 175 people—including nine of the attackers—died.
Targeted Locations in South Mumbai
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, the Oberoi Trident, the Taj Palace and Tower, the Leopold Cafe, the Cama Hospital, the Nariman House, the Metro Cinema and the lane behind the Times of India building and St Xavier’s College were the locations of eight of the attacks that took place in South Mumbai. “Lashkar-e-Taiba is a deadly and reprehensible terror organisation, responsible for the murder of hundreds of Indian civilians as well as others. Its heinous actions on November 26, 2008, still reverberate in force, through all peace-seeking nations and societies,” the statement said.
Israeli Embassy’s Action Despite Lack of Indian Request
“The state of Israel offers its sincere condolences to all victims of terrorism and the survivors and bereaved families of the Mumbai attacks, including those in Israel. We stand with you united in the hope of a better and peaceful future,” it added. The event occurred as Day 46 of the Israel-Hamas conflict approached. Following the terrorist attack on Israel by the Palestinian group Hamas on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people, the group took approximately 240 hostages. More than 12,700 Palestinians, including more than 5,000 minors and 3,250 women, were killed in Gaza as the war continued and Israel retaliated.
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