Lauding the courage of India and the people of Mumbai, Israel has said that the enormous loss on that "horrible day" in November 2008 has forged a strong bond between the two countries.
Speaking after paying floral tributes to martyrs of the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai at the Taj Mahal Palce hotel, Guterres also said that no cause can justify terrorism of any kind.
The bombing foreshadowed what was to come 11 months after. Historical moments in history are usually preceded by something that would give away the upcoming escalation.