The recent remarks by Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich draw parallels between the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, and the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. Smotrich emphasized the need for global unity against terrorism, a stance echoed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who reaffirmed India’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism. The incidents underscore the shared threat of terrorism faced by nations like India and Israel, reinforcing the necessity for international cooperation in combating such “evil forces” that threaten democratic values and human dignity.