Tel Aviv, Nov. 11 -- Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Tuesday offered heartfelt condolences to the people of India following the deadly explosion near Delhi's iconic Red Fort, which claimed at least eight lives and injured several others.

Posting on X, Saar said, "I extend my & Israel's deepest condolences to the People of India and especially to the families of the innocent victims killed in the blast at the heart of Delhi."

He also wished "speedy recovery to the wounded."

Reaffirming Israel's solidarity with India, the Israeli Foreign Minister stated, "Israel stands with India in its fight against terror."

The explosion, which occurred around 7 pm on Monday near the Subhash Marg traffic signal close to the Red Fort, involved ...