Condemning the Mumbai serial blasts that claimed 21 lives, Israel today expressed its solidarity with India and said it stands with the country in its struggle against terror.
"Israel strongly condemns the shocking terrorist attack which claimed 21 lives and injured over 140 innocent people in the heart of Mumbai," a spokesperson of the Israeli foreign affairs ministry said in a statement.
It maintained that the assault was aimed at breaking the spirit of the citizens of Mumbai.
"Israel stands side-by side with India in its relentless struggle against terror and is convinced that the resilience of the Indian people will prevail. These events are once again a reminder to all forward-looking nations that the scourge of terror must be combated and overcome," the spokesperson said.
India and Israel have coordinated closely in the fight against terror, especially after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack in which a Chabad House was attacked. A Rabbi and his wife were killed in the attack.
"Israel expresses its solidarity with India and extends its deepest condolences to the victims and their families and offers its full support and assistance to the government of India," the spokesperson said.
