Israel backs India; Türkiye sides with Pakistan following air strikes
The Indian government has emphasised that the strikes were "measured and non-escalatory," targeting only known terror camps and avoiding civilian, economic, or military facilities
In the aftermath of India launching air strikes on Pakistan as part of its "Operation Sindoor", reactions from around the globe have been swift and polarised.
Israel has expressed strong support for India's right to self-defence. Ambassador Reuven Azar stated on X, "Terrorists should know there's no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent."
This endorsement came shortly after India's precision strikes, which were launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
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Conversely, Türkiye has voiced solidarity with Pakistan.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan engaged in a phone call with his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, to discuss the escalating tensions.
According to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, Türkiye expressed concern over the deteriorating regional security situation and both nations agreed to remain in close coordination, reports Times of India.
The Indian government has emphasised that the strikes were "measured and non-escalatory," targeting only known terror camps and avoiding civilian, economic, or military facilities.
Meanwhile, at a press briefing, Pakistan Army spokesperson Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry confirmed that at least eight people had been killed and 35 injured.
Detailing the casualties, Lt Gen Chaudhry said five people, including a three-year-old girl, were killed in four strikes on Subhan mosque in Ahmedpur East, Bahawalpur.
Thirty-one civilians were injured—25 men and six women. The mosque and nearby residential quarters were reportedly destroyed.
In Muzaffarabad, the Bilal mosque was hit by seven missiles.
"There were seven impacts, in which one girl was injured and a mosque was destroyed," he said.
