New Delhi:
Amid a notable increase in Pakistan’s precision attacks targeting India’s terrorist facilities and camps, security expert Michael Rubin suggested that India might benefit from Israel’s strategies in the “war on terrorism.”
While acknowledging the need for India to persist with its military initiative, Operation Sindoah, in response to Pakistan’s provocations along the border, Rubin referenced actions taken by former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir after the 1972 Munich massacre.
He recounted how Israel, in the years following the attacks, focused on systematically eliminating those responsible, stating, “It took them over seven years,” and emphasized the need for India to adopt a similar resolute approach.
The 1972 Munich Massacre involved the violent takeover of the Olympic Village by members of the Palestinian Black September group, resulting in the tragic deaths of 11 Israeli athletes during a botched rescue attempt. Following this event, Israel committed to eliminating terrorists globally, utilizing clandestine operations over several years.
Prime Minister Modi’s recent comments echoed Meir’s sentiments, asserting, “Let India tell the world that we will go to great lengths to corner terrorists and their supporters.” This assertion followed the violent attacks in Pahargam, where tourists were targeted for their religious beliefs, leading to further outrage.
These attacks were allegedly linked to militants affiliated with Pakistan’s Lashkar-e-Tayba, which has long operated under the protection of the country’s military and intelligence services.
Experts underscore that tackling terrorism is a prolonged endeavor. Beyond a particular threshold of military response, international diplomacy often kicks in, though this can unfold subtly. India’s history reflects a pattern of persistent and cyclic terrorist threats.
Rubin commended India for its measured response to Pakistan’s provocations, stating, “India appears to be playing a very careful game.” He noted the discernible gap between attacks and military operations under Operation Sindoah, pointing towards a more calculated strategy.
He further remarked, “This indicates India is methodically preparing in the aftermath of terrorist incidents, maintaining a low profile in military doctrine recently.” He stressed that Pakistan cannot assume these terrorists operate independently, and retaliation against them poses a challenge for the country’s narrative.
