Israel condemns Red Fort blast: 'Stand with India in its fight against terror'

New Delhi: Security personnel at the cordoned off area in view of the blast that occurred near Red Fort Metro Station on Monday, killing 12 people and gutting several vehicles, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore)

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has conveyed solidarity with India after the deadly Red Fort blast in New Delhi, offering condolences to the victims’ families and reaffirming Israel’s commitment to stand with India against terrorism.

In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), Sa’ar said, “I extend my & Israel’s deepest condolences to the People of India and especially to the families of the innocent victims killed in the blast at the heart of Delhi. Wishing speedy recovery to the wounded. Israel stands with India in its fight against terror.”

The Red Fort blast on a busy Monday evening, which killed 10 people and injured several others, came hours after eight people, including three doctors, were arrested and 2,900 kg of explosives seized with the uncovering of a “white collar” terror module involving the Jaish-e-Mohammed and Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind and spanning Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.

Among those arrested on Monday were Dr Muzammil Ganaie and Dr Shaheen Sayeed, both connected to the Al Falah university in Faridabad, from where 360 kg of ammonium nitrate was recovered.

According to investigators, Shaheen was leading the Jaish-e-Mohammed’s women recruitment wing in India. She headed the Jamaat-ul-Mominat, the group’s female wing.

Umar, also connected to Al Falah and believed to be driving the Hyundai i20 car in which the powerful blast took place, allegedly carried out the terror attack as he feared he might be caught like his fellow doctors, officials said.

The doctor from Lethpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district allegedly carried explosives, possibly ammonium nitrate, in the car, they said. A suicide attack was not ruled out.