Israel`s Minister of Transport, Road Safety, and National Infrastructure, Miri Regev pays tributes to the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks during her visit to Nariman House (Chabad House) in Mumbai on February 12, 2024

Regev also interacted with members of the Indian Jewish Community at the Keneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue in Mumbai

The 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks served as a catalyst for deepening the India-Israel partnership, particularly in the realm of counter-terrorism and security cooperation

The 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, also known as the 2008 Mumbai attacks, were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks that took place in Mumbai. The attacks, carried out by members of militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), left an impact on India and the international community

In the aftermath of this tragic event, the India-Israel partnership emerged as a crucial aspect of both countries` efforts to combat terrorism and enhance security

India and Israel established diplomatic relations in 1992, marking the beginning of a strategic partnership between the two countries

Despite initial challenges and geopolitical complexities, the relationship between India and Israel has steadily strengthened over the years, based on shared mutual interests and strategic cooperation in various fields

 In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, Israel expressed solidarity with India and offered assistance in intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism training, and strengthening maritime security

Following the Mumbai attacks, India and Israel deepened their collaboration in counter-terrorism initiatives, including joint exercises, intelligence sharing, and capacity-building programs

Both countries recognized the importance of enhancing their counter-terrorism capabilities to effectively combat the evolving threat landscape

Given the maritime dimension of the Mumbai attacks, India and Israel prioritized efforts to enhance maritime security cooperation

This included joint patrols, information sharing mechanisms, and the exchange of best practices to prevent maritime terrorism and secure vital sea lanes