Israel has banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), saying the organization is responsible for “killing Indians”. The ban has been imposed around the 15th anniversary of the Mumbai terror attacks on November 26, 2008. Israel’s sanctions mark the occasion as it called the organization a ‘malignant’ and ‘reprehensible’ terrorist organization.
The Indian government did not want this action to be taken. The Israel Embassy in India sent a press release saying that the State of Israel has officially completed all relevant procedures resulting in the inclusion of Lashkar-e-Taiba on the Israeli list of outlawed terrorist organizations and has met all the checks and regulations. have taken.
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The statement highlighted that Israel lists only those terrorist organizations that are actively working against it, whether from within its borders or from around it. Similarly, it lists those that affect India, which are recognized globally by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) or the US State Department.
ANI said, “Israel’s defense and foreign affairs ministers have jointly worked over the past few months towards the rapid and extraordinary listing of the Lashkar-e-Taiba organization to highlight the importance of a unified global front in fighting terrorism.” Have done.” Statement as stated.
“Lashkar-e-Taiba is a deadly and condemnable terrorist organization, responsible for the killing of hundreds of Indian civilians as well as others. Its heinous actions on November 26, 2008 still resonate in all peace-seeking countries and societies. Are.” ,” the statement said.
It also said, “The State of Israel expresses its sincere condolences to all the victims of terrorism and to the survivors and bereaved families of the Mumbai attacks, including the people of Israel. We stand united in hope for a better peaceful future.” We are here and standing with you.”
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Updated: Nov 21, 2023, 01:03 PM IST