"Israeli Consul General supports Jaishankar's statement: Persistent terrorist activities if major nations don't condemn them"
In a series of events that have shaken the world, two ongoing crises have come to the forefront: the hostage situation in Gaza and the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack in India.
The hostage crisis in Gaza began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a massive attack on southern Israel, resulting in significant casualties and the capture of approximately 240 hostages, including men, women, children, the elderly, and a few non-Israelis. These hostages were taken to the Gaza Strip, where they have been held captive by Hamas and other factions.
In the aftermath of the attack, Israel sought to negotiate the release of these hostages. A four-day ceasefire was agreed upon in November 2023, during which 105 hostages were released in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and the pause in fighting.
As of 2025, significant numbers of hostages remain in captivity. The IDF reports that about 120 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with Hamas stating that they do not know how many are alive. According to some reports, as of July 2025, 148 hostages had been returned alive to Israel, with efforts ongoing to secure the release of the remaining captives.
Meanwhile, the Indian government has taken actions to hold perpetrators of the Pahalgam terrorist attack accountable. The attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, was deliberately conducted to undermine the tourism economy of Jammu and Kashmir and sow a religious divide. The UN Security Council, in a strong statement, condemned the attack and called for the accountability of the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and sponsors.
The Consul General of Israel to India in Mumbai, Kobbi Shoshani, has expressed solidarity with India in this matter. He believes that all big countries should raise their voices against terrorist activities and that condemnation of terrorism is in the interest of the whole world. Shoshani also expressed a desire to disarm all Hamas groups and terrorist groups from Gaza.
These two crises serve as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat of terrorism and the need for united global action against it. Efforts to bring back the remaining hostages continue, alongside diplomatic and military tensions. The situation remains volatile, with ongoing hostilities and deepening international concerns about the broader implications of the conflicts. Despite these challenges, negotiations and diplomatic efforts remain crucial in attempts to resolve the hostage situations and achieve a lasting peace.
- The ongoing hostage crisis in Gaza and the Pahalgam terrorist attack in India have sparked diverse opinions about global security and cooperation, with the Consul General of Israel to India, Kobbi Shoshani, advocating for united action against terrorist groups such as Hamas.
- Amidst the general news coverage of these calamities, politics and crime-and-justice issues are intertwined, as the Indian government seeks accountability for the Pahalgam terrorist attack, while world leaders discuss strategies to secure the release of the remaining captives in Gaza.
- The news cycle continues to be dominated by war-and-conflicts, with the hostage crisis in Gaza and the Pahalgam terrorist attack highlighting the need for concerted international efforts to address terrorism, promote justice, and uphold peace.
