‘Sad And Appalled’: Israel, World Leaders Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack

Last Updated:April 22, 2025, 23:16 IST

The attack also comes amid US Vice President JD Vance’s ongoing three-day India visit.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar. (Reuters)

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar, condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 28 tourists were killed and several others were injured. He expressed solidarity with India against terrorism.

“Deeply saddened by the heinous terror attack on tourists in #Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families. Israel stands united with India in the fight against terror," he wrote on X.

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar also criticised the attack and extended support 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," the Israeli Ambassador posted on X.

The Ukrainian Embassy in India expressed deep concern over the Pahalgam terror attack, condemning terrorism in all its forms and calling for the perpetrators to be held accountable.

“Ukraine is deeply concerned over the attack on tourists at Pahalgam, J&K, 🇮🇳. We endure the loss of life from terrorism daily and firmly condemn terrorism in all its forms. When innocent people are murdered, it brings unbearable pain. The perpetrators should be held accountable," posts the Ukraine Embassy in India (@UkrembInd) on their official X handle.

The United Arab Emirates also condemned the terrorist attack that targeted tourists in Pahalgam, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries to innocent people.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in a statement, affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of international law.

The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the government and people of India, and to the families of the victims of this heinous attack, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

Terrorists linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba attacked tourists in J&K’s Pahalgam, killing 28 and injuring several others. The Resistance Front claimed responsibility for the attack via a social media post, sharing an image of an injured tourist.

At least two foreign nationals were also killed in the terrorist attack. Security forces have been deployed to the area, cordoning it off and launching a search operation with caution, as intelligence sources warn of a potential trap.

Security forces have been deployed to the area, cordoning it off and launching a search operation with caution, as intelligence sources warn of a potential trap.

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