Israel News Agency Creates Facebook Condolence Site For India Terror Victims



By Joel Leyden
Israel News Agency


Jerusalem --- November 29, 2008...... The Israel News Agency has created a condolence book on Facebook for the victims of the recent terror attacks in India.

The Israel Condolence Book and Internet memorial site for the terror victims and the citizens of India, located on the Facebook Web 2.0 social networking site, which is ranked as the fifth largest Web site in the world, states: "If you are an Israeli, please sign this Condolence Book for the terror victims of India. May their families know no more suffering."

"The democracy of Israel stands by the democracy of India during these tragic hours. As friends we will defend ourselves against terrorism and support each others nations in defense, industry, tourism and culture. We shall rebuild from the blood and tears as stronger nations."

The Facebook Condolence Book for the India terror victims continues: "Our best defense is to resume our normal, daily routines. Keep an eye out for anything suspicious as we start the day with our chins up, a smile and a warm handshake to those around us. The terror attacks were meant to target our economies. As such, go out and buy something. Visit a restaurant. See a movie. Walk the streets with pride. Our smiles will be our ultimate victory of freedom and democracy over terror and evil."

The Facebook Israel Indian Condolence Book urges readers to post their condolences on the Facebook Wall. All peoples from all nations may sign this Condolence Book."

At the end of a three-day battle with Islamic terrorists amid a gunfight and a blazing fire Saturday at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, the removal of the bodies from the ruins of the 105-year-old landmark began. At the main city hospital morgue in Bombay (Mumbai), relatives held one another in tears as they went to identify their dead. By midafternoon, the morgue was running out of body bags, and by evening the death toll had risen to over 190. Funerals went on throughout the day.

India Police commissioner Hassan Gafoor said the hotel was now under their control after India commandos launched a new assault early today, killing the remaining two terrorists.

He said: "All combat operations are over. All the terrorists have been killed." Officials added that 195 people have now been confirmed killed and 295 wounded. At least eight Britons were injured, and one wealthy British businessman was killed.

Indian commandos ended the siege of the hotel yesterday, while other forces descended from helicopters to storm a Jewish Center where at least 10 hostages were being held. At least 25 captives were rushed out of the Oberoi Hotel and loaded into waiting cars, buses and ambulances.

The violence began when over a dozen terrorists attacked 10 sites across Mumbai on Wednesday.

The Israel government confirmed that 9 Jewish hostages had been murdered in Bombay.

Rabbi Levi Shemtov, the director of American Friends of Lubavitch, said that two of the dead were Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka, who directed the Chabad House. Rabbi Holtzberg was a dual US - Israel citizen; Rivka was Israeli. The identities of the other three Israelis were not released. Earlier, a cook from Chabad House fled to safety with the Holtzbergs' 2-year-old son, Moshe. The boy’s pants were soaked in blood when he emerged.

Israel's Ambassador to the US, Sallai Meridor issued the following statement on Friday condemning the multiple terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India.

"Israel strongly condemns the terrorist attacks which have taken place in Mumbai, India. Israel stands behind the people of India and our hearts go out to the victims and their families.

"We extend our condolences to the families in the United States and elsewhere, who have lost their loved ones in these barbarous attacks and wish the wounded a speedy and full recovery.

"This brutal mass murder, and its tragic aftermath, resonate with all Israelis and underscores the need for close cooperation with our friends and allies. A concerted global front to fight against terror and extremism, anywhere and everywhere, is now more than ever, an imperative.

"We are of course shocked and saddened by the intentional and brutal terrorist attack on the Chabad Center at Mumbai. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Chabad community and the families in Israel and all over the world, at this difficult hour."

On Thursday, Israel Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni strongly condemned the terror attacks in Mumbai, saying "This is further painful evidence that the terrorist threat is the greatest challenge which Israel and the international community have to face."

 

 

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