Soumya Santosh, who hailed from Kerala’s Idukki district, was killed in a rocket attack on Israel by Palestine. Soumya Santosh was working as a nurse (care giver) in Israel. The attack came as tensions between Israel and Palestine increased with rocket attacks and airstrikes from both sides. Ron Malka, Ambassador of Israel to India, posted series of tweets to express grief over death of Soumya Santosh.
Malka tweeted, ‘On behalf of the state of #Israel, I convey heartfelt condolences to the family of Ms. Soumya Santosh, murdered by Hamas indiscriminate terror attack on innocent lives. Our hearts are crying with her 9 years old son that lost his mother in this cruel Terrorist attack. My heart goes out to her 9-year-old son, Adon, who has lost his mother at such a young age and will have to grow up without her. This evil attack reminds me of little Moses, who also lost his parents during the 2008 #Mumbaiattacks. May God give them strength and courage. I just spoke to the family of Ms. Soumya Santosh, the victim of the Hamas terrorist strike. I expressed my sorrow for their unfortunate loss & extended my condolences on behalf of the state of Israel. The whole country is mourning her loss & we are here for them.’
