India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, striking nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Targets included Lashkar-e-Taiba’s base in Muridke and Jaish-e-Mohammad’s headquarters in Bahawalpur. India emphasized the strikes were "focused, measured, and non-escalatory," avoiding Pakistani military installations. The name Sindoor is believed to honor the women who lost loved ones in the attack.
I am monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan closely. I echo @POTUS's comments earlier today that this hopefully ends quickly and will continue to engage both Indian and Pakistani leadership towards a peaceful resolution.
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) May 6, 2025
Global reactions followed swiftly. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a quick end to hostilities, calling the situation “a shame.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with national security advisors in India and Pakistan, urging de-escalation.
Israel supports India’s right for self defense. Terrorists should know there’s no place to hide from their heinous crimes against the innocent. #OperationSindoor
— 🇮🇱 Reuven Azar (@ReuvenAzar) May 7, 2025
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed also called for restraint. In contrast, Israel voiced strong support for India’s right to self-defense, declaring there is “no place to hide” for terrorists.
