Israel’s Yaakov Blitshtein Honors 26/11 Victims and Opens New Hospital Wing in Mumbai
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General Yaakov Blitshtein paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attack at the Nirman House in Mumbai. He later inaugurated the Advanced Antimicrobial Emergency Room at JJ Hospital in Mumbai.
Speaking to reporters, Blitshtein said, “It is fabulous that the hospital has been taking care of people for 118 years now… We are now in a difficult situation in Israel and we do realize the importance of good healthcare…”
He highlighted the need for like-minded countries to join forces in fighting terrorism, describing it as a disease that requires collective action to eradicate. “Terrorism is a disease that we must face… It is something which will not stop unless the like-minded countries of the world fight against it,” he said.
Amid the ongoing Israel-Gaza war, Blitshtein emphasized Israel’s right to self-defense and pledged to stop terror attacks, even if no one else took action. “Israel will not allow anyone to harm its citizens. We have the right to defend ourselves. And that is what we will do. Terror attacks against Israel need to be stopped and if no one does it, we will. We need to bring back our citizens home and we need to bring peace to our borders,” Blitshtein said.
Recently, Israel’s military said it destroyed a 3km-long (1.9 mile) tunnel near the Netzarim Corridor, which the Israeli military set up to split northern Gaza from the south. Members of the military’s Yahalom engineering unit worked with troops in the Jerusalem brigade to locate, probe and wreck the tunnel, the military said, sharing footage claiming to show its destruction. The tunnel is among hundreds of pieces of military infrastructure destroyed in recent weeks, the Israeli army claimed.
The Israeli forces said on X that they killed Hezbollah member Faras Qassem in an attack on the Syria-Lebanon border. Earlier, Hezbollah said in a statement it was mourning a fighter killed in an Israeli bombing in the Damascus countryside in the Zabadani area.
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Yaakov Blitshtein -: Yaakov Blitshtein is a high-ranking official from Israel, specifically the Director-General of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
26/11 terror attack -: The 26/11 terror attack refers to a series of terrorist attacks that took place in Mumbai, India, on November 26, 2008. Many people were killed and injured during these attacks.
JJ Hospital -: JJ Hospital is a well-known hospital in Mumbai, India. It provides medical care to many people and has different specialized departments.
Antimicrobial Emergency Room -: An Antimicrobial Emergency Room is a special part of a hospital designed to treat infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and other germs. It uses advanced medicines to fight these infections.
Israel-Gaza conflict -: The Israel-Gaza conflict is a long-standing dispute between Israel and the Palestinian territories, particularly the Gaza Strip. It involves political, territorial, and military issues.
Netzarim Corridor -: The Netzarim Corridor is a specific area in Israel that has strategic importance. It has been a site of military activity.
Hezbollah -: Hezbollah is a political and militant group based in Lebanon. It has been involved in conflicts with Israel and is considered a terrorist organization by some countries.
Syria-Lebanon border -: The Syria-Lebanon border is the boundary between the countries of Syria and Lebanon. It is often a tense area due to political and military conflicts.
