Pahalgam attack: Palestinian president ‘reaffirms support’ for India’s security, stability

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has in a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi reaffirmed unwavering support for the security and stability of India following the attack in held Kashmir’s Pahalgam area, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians.

Indian media reports quoted Abbas as condemning in his letter the “heinous attack”, expressing sorrow over the tragic shooting. The Palestinian president also extended heartfelt condolences to the country and the families of the victims of the attack.

He prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack, reports said.

“We have followed with sorrow the news of the tragic incident that claimed lives of and injured dozens of innocent civilian tourists in the regions of Jammu and Kashmir,” the letter read.

“We pray for mercy and peace for the departed, a speedy recovery for the injured, and continued prosperity and well-being for India and its people. Please accept, Your Excellency, the expression of our deepest sympathy,” it added.

Separately, the food shortage in Gaza has deteriorated as the UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday warned it has depleted all its food stocks in war-ravaged Gaza, where the entry of humanitarian aid has been blocked by Israel since March 2.

“Today, WFP delivered its last remaining food stocks to hot meals kitchens in the Gaza Strip. These kitchens are expected to fully run out of food in the coming days,” WFP, one of the main providers of food assistance in Gaza, said in a statement.