Israeli Overseas Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday supplied heartfelt condolences to the folks of India following the lethal explosion close to Delhi’s iconic Purple Fort, which claimed a minimum of eight lives and injured a number of others.
Posting on X, Saar stated, “I lengthen my and Israel’s deepest condolences to the folks of India, particularly to the households of the harmless victims killed within the blast on the coronary heart of Delhi.” He additionally wished a “speedy restoration to the wounded.” Reaffirming Israel’s solidarity with India, the Israeli Overseas Minister acknowledged, “Israel stands with India in its struggle towards terror.”
The explosion, which occurred round 7 pm on Monday close to the Subhash Marg site visitors sign near the Purple Fort, concerned a slow-moving Hyundai i20 automobile and brought on injury to a number of close by autos, in line with Union Residence Minister Amit Shah.
He stated that “all prospects” had been being explored, with a number of businesses becoming a member of the investigation to find out the trigger and motive behind the blast.
In response to the tragedy, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Tuesday expressed deep shock over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the victims’ households. Posting on X, he stated, “Shocked by the explosion on the Purple Fort. Assured that the continuing thorough investigation will decide the reason for the incident. We specific condolences to the households of the victims and want a speedy restoration to the injured.”
Following the explosion, Delhi Police registered a case underneath Sections 16 and 18 of the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Explosives Act, and related provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on the Kotwali Police Station. The case is now being collectively investigated by central and state businesses amid heightened safety within the nationwide capital.
The blast has drawn widespread condemnation and messages of solidarity from a number of world leaders and international missions.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated, “Saddened by the information of the explosion in Delhi final night. Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the folks of India. Our ideas are with all these affected.”
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar additionally described the incident as “heartbreaking,” commending the swift response of emergency groups. “Heartbreaking scenes in Delhi following the automobile blast, leading to so many lifeless and injured. Our deepest condolences to the households of the victims. Wishing a speedy restoration to those that survived. Reward for the rescuers and safety forces,” he posted on X.
Overseas missions, together with these of Canada and america, additionally issued condolences and safety advisories in response to the explosion.
In its advisory, the US Embassy acknowledged, “On November 10, 2025, a automobile exploded close to the Lal Quila (Purple Fort) metro station in central Delhi, with native media reporting a number of casualties. The Authorities of India has positioned a number of Indian states on excessive alert.”
The explosion, which struck one in all Delhi’s busiest heritage zones, has prompted a nationwide safety alert as investigators work to determine these accountable and decide whether or not the incident was a focused act of terror.