After years of legal proceedings in the United States, the U.S. this week extradited Tahawwur Rana, a 64-year-old Canadian citizen of Pakistani origin, to India. Rana is accused of being the mastermind behind the November 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai. The assault, which lasted three days and shocked the world, left more than 160 people dead\u2014including Chabad emissary Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka. Their son, Moishe, then only two years old, was miraculously rescued by his nanny, Sandra Samuel.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey Insisted on Justice\u201d \u2013 Israeli Envoy Praises India<\/strong> Here’s a message from Amb @ReuvenAzar<\/a>, thanking Govt of India for its efforts in bringing perpetrator of 26\/11 Mumbai attacks to justice.<\/p>\n We welcome this step towards accountability for the horrific attacks that claimed many lives, including Israelis. pic.twitter.com\/bbb4SrETs6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Israel in India (@IsraelinIndia) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Israel\u2019s Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, welcomed Rana\u2019s extradition and said in a special video message: \u201cI want to commend the Indian government for its determination in bringing terrorists to justice. We welcome this step, which seeks to hold accountable those responsible for the horrific attacks that claimed many lives, including Israeli citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n\n