Terror May Strike Our Cities, But Not Our Souls, Says Israeli PM on Delhi Blast

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday extended his deepest condolences to the people of India following the deadly car blast near the Red Fort in Delhi. In a powerful message of solidarity to his "dear friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Netanyahu affirmed the resilience of both nations in the face of terrorism, stating, “Terror may strike our cities, but it will never shake our souls.”The statement, released on social media in both English and Hindi, conveyed personal condolences from Netanyahu and his wife, Sara. "Israel stands strong with you in sorrow and in strength in this time," the message read.Drawing parallels between the two countries, the Israeli leader described India and Israel as "ancient civilisations that stand on eternal truths." He added with conviction, "The light of our nations will outshine the darkness of our enemies.The condemnation from Israel came swiftly, with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar also expressing sympathies a day earlier."Israel stands with India in its fight against terror," Sa'ar posted on social media, offering condolences to the families of the innocent victims.The car explosion, which occurred on Monday evening near a metro station at the iconic Red Fort, resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries.The blast has been widely condemned by international leaders and organizations. Indian investigative agencies are treating the incident as a potential terrorist act, and a thorough probe is underway.