India strongly condemns terror attack in Israel

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that India condemns the terrorist attacks in Israel and also expressed his condolences on the loss of innocent lives in the terror attack in Israel.

“We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks in Israel. Our condolences to the families of the victims,” tweeted Arindam Baghchi.

Earlier on Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences on the loss of lives in the terror attack over a telephone conversation with Israel’s Defence Minister Benjamin Gantz.

“Had a telephonic conversation with the Defence Minister of Israel, Mr Benjamin Gantz. Shared my condolences on the loss of innocent lives due to terror attacks in Israel. Terrorism is a global menace which has no place in today’s civilised world,” Rajnath Singh said in a tweet.

In another tweet Rajnath Singh emphasized on further strengthening the bilateral relationship between India and Israel.

“Both the countries look forward to further strengthening the bilateral relations as India-Israel complete 30 years of full diplomatic relations. Defence cooperation is the founding pillar of our strategic partnership. Military and industry cooperation has been on an upward swing,” he tweeted.

Two people were killed and six were injured in a shooting attack by ISIS operatives on Sunday in Israel.