Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti React to Hezbollah Leader’s Death
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 29: National Conference (JKNC) Vice President Omar Abdullah expressed concerns about a ‘cloud of war’ in the Middle East following the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah. Speaking to reporters, Abdullah mentioned that People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti canceled her campaign in solidarity with those killed in Lebanon and Gaza, especially Nasrallah.
Abdullah stated, ‘We have always opposed the bombing and use of force by Israel for the past year and have repeatedly demanded that it should be stopped. The series of killings and injuring innocent people should be stopped, whether it is in Gaza, Lebanon, or anywhere else. After what happened yesterday, it seems as if the clouds of war are now visible in the entire region. GoI, PM Modi, the leaders of other countries should put pressure on Israel to establish peace there again.’
Earlier, Mehbooba Mufti, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, decided to cancel her election campaign, stating, ‘Cancelling my campaign tomorrow in solidarity with the martyrs of Lebanon and Gaza, especially Hassan Nasrallah. We stand with the people of Palestine and Lebanon in this hour of immense grief and exemplary resistance.’
On Saturday, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the killing of Hassan Nasrallah in airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in Beirut. In a statement, IDF said, ‘Hassan Nasrallah will no longer be able to terrorize the world.’ A protest march was also held in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam region against the killing of Nasrallah by the IDF.
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Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is a politician in India. He is the Vice President of the National Conference, a political party in Jammu and Kashmir.
Mehbooba Mufti -: Mehbooba Mufti is another politician in India. She is the chief of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Hezbollah -: Hezbollah is a group in Lebanon. They have their own army and are involved in politics and social services.
Hassan Nasrallah -: Hassan Nasrallah was the leader of Hezbollah. He was an important figure in Lebanon.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government.
Gaza -: Gaza is a small area of land where many Palestinians live. It is often in the news because of conflicts.
Lebanon -: Lebanon is a country in the Middle East. It is near Israel and Syria.
Israeli Defence Forces -: The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) are the military forces of Israel. They protect the country and sometimes are involved in conflicts.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India. It has special political status and has seen conflicts.