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'Sad and appalled': Israel, Argentina send out 'stand with India' message after Pahalgam terror attack
Expressing solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, Israel and Argentina have condemned the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which reportedly claimed the lives of 27 people, including foreign tourists and injured many others.
Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, said his country stands firmly with India in rejecting 'all forms of terrorism, extremism and bigotry.' Offering condolences to the victims, Caucino posted: 'We convey our condolences to the victims of this abominable terrorist act. Argentina stands with India in rejecting all forms of terrorism, extremism and bigotry. Always with Life and against Terror.'
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We convey our condolences to the victims of this abominable terrorist act. Argentina stands with India in rejecting all forms of terrorism, extremism, and bigotry. Allways with Life and against Terror - @narendramodi @DrSJaishankar @AmitShah https://t.co/nLYacOo4L2 — Mariano Caucino (@CaucinoMariano) April 22, 2025
Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar also condemned the attack, calling it 'sad and appalling.' Expressing support for the victims and Indian security forces, Azar said: 'Sad and appalled following the terrorist attack in J&K which took the lives of innocent civilians. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families and our support is for the security forces in their struggle against terror.'
Sad and appalled following the terrorist attack in J&K which took the lives of innocent civilians.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families and our support is for the security forces in their struggle against terror. https://t.co/goSZDcAc5D — 🇮🇱 Reuven Azar (@ReuvenAzar) April 22, 2025
Condemning the terror attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that those behind the heinous act will be brought to justice.
In a post on X, the prime minister said, 'They (terrorists) will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger.' Modi also conveyed his condolences to those who lost their loved ones in the attack.
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'I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected,' he said.
Terrorists struck in Pahalgham, a prime tourist location in south Kashmir, on Tuesday, killing multiple people and injuring at least 20.
Modi spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah following the attack and asked him to take all suitable steps to deal with the situation.
The incident occurred at around 3.00 pm when terrorists came down from the mountain in Baisaran valley and started firing at the tourists at Pahalgam, often dubbed 'mini Switzerland' because of its lush green meadows and picturesque mountain scenery.
The terror attack came at a time when US Vice President J.D. Vance and his family are on a four-day visit to the country. He was in Rajasthan on Tuesday.
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