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 boys 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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