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India's Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am, hitting terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). One of India's targets was Jaish-e-Mohammad's Markaz Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur. An American activist shared a post on X that the strike in Bhawalpur was justice for American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl, a reporter with The Wall Street Journal, who was kidnapped and beheaded by terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh in Pakistan in 2002.&nbsp;
Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-rauf-azhar-killed-in-indias-operation-sindoor-kidnapped-and-beheaded-jewish-american-journalist-daniel-pearl-9049164">When Rauf Azhar, killed in India's Operation Sindoor, kidnapped and beheaded Jewish-American journalist Daniel Pearl</a>
Reacting to this, Daniel Pearl's father Judea Pearl said that the hijacking of Air India flight IC814 was planned by Rauf Azhar - who has been likely killed in India's strike. The hijacking led to the release of terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh who lured, kidnapped and beheaded Daniel Pearl.&nbsp;
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I wish these dignitaries could tell us: "What exactly are you mourning? What role models you wish your children to revere? What have you learned from this man? <a href="https://t.co/Z6DRQFJvkR">https://t.co/Z6DRQFJvkR</a>
&mdash; Judea Pearl (@yudapearl) <a href="https://twitter.com/yudapearl/status/1920751723976495356?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Following the strikes, a photo surfaced on social media showing uniformed Pakistan Army personnel attending the funeral of three terrorists killed in the strikes. Standing alongside them was Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist. Judea Pearl also criticized Pakistan Army for attending the funeral of the terrorists. Pearl expressed his outrage on X asking, "What have you learned from this man?"
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I want to thank all of you who reached out to me today in response to the news that India's military forces have eliminated Abdul Rauf Azhar&mdash;a man described as 'responsible for the kidnapping and murder of my son, Daniel.' I want to clarify: Azhar was a Pakistani extremist and&hellip;
&mdash; Judea Pearl (@yudapearl) <a href="https://twitter.com/yudapearl/status/1920612397800436110?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Earlier, American activist Amy Mek, founder of the RAIR Foundation, wrote: "Today, India delivered justice for the brutal murder of American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl by eliminating Abdul Rauf Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed commander and key conspirator behind Pearl's kidnapping, torture, and beheading."
"Operation Sindoor struck at the heart of terror, hitting Jaish-e-Mohammed strongholds and sending a clear message: India will not stand by while radicals slaughter non-Muslims. To India, we say THANK YOU," she added.
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🚨 Justice for Daniel Pearl: India Strikes Back! 🇮🇳 Today, India delivered justice for the brutal murder of American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl by eliminating Abdul Rauf Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed commander and key conspirator behind Pearl&rsquo;s kidnapping, torture, and&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/wNGep3BD5H">pic.twitter.com/wNGep3BD5H</a>
&mdash; Amy Mek (@AmyMek) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmyMek/status/1920404688182391035?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
India's strike was in response to the terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-sindoor-indian-armed-forces-strike-at-terrorist-camps-pahalgam-terror-attack-india-pakistan-9042302" rel="dofollow">Track all updates on India Pakistan tensions here&nbsp;</a>

World, India News, pakistan | American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl's father has slammed Pakistan Army for attending funeral of terrorists amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan

India's Armed Forces carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7 from 1.05 am to 1.30 am, hitting terror camps and launchpads, in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). One of India's targets was Jaish-e-Mohammad's Markaz Subhan Allah complex in Bahawalpur. An American activist shared a post on X that the strike in Bhawalpur was justice for American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl, a reporter with The Wall Street Journal, who was kidnapped and beheaded by terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh in Pakistan in 2002. Read More | When Rauf Azhar, killed in India's Operation Sindoor, kidnapped and beheaded Jewish-American journalist Daniel Pearl Reacting to this, Daniel Pearl's father Judea Pearl said that the hijacking of Air India flight IC814 was planned by Rauf Azhar - who has been likely killed in India's strike. The hijacking led to the release of terrorist Omar Saeed Sheikh who lured, kidnapped and beheaded Daniel Pearl. I wish these dignitaries could tell us: "What exactly are you mourning? What role models you wish your children to revere? What have you learned from this man? https://t.co/Z6DRQFJvkR — Judea Pearl (@yudapearl) May 9, 2025 Read More | Indo-Pak war: Top JeM and LeT members killed in Operation Sindoor-Reports Following the strikes, a photo surfaced on social media showing uniformed Pakistan Army personnel attending the funeral of three terrorists killed in the strikes. Standing alongside them was Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a US-designated global terrorist. Judea Pearl also criticized Pakistan Army for attending the funeral of the terrorists. Pearl expressed his outrage on X asking, "What have you learned from this man?" I want to thank all of you who reached out to me today in response to the news that India's military forces have eliminated Abdul Rauf Azhar—a man described as 'responsible for the kidnapping and murder of my son, Daniel.' I want to clarify: Azhar was a Pakistani extremist and… — Judea Pearl (@yudapearl) May 8, 2025 Read More | Indo-Pak war | Pakistan showing intent to further escalate matter by moving troops forward: MEA Earlier, American activist Amy Mek, founder of the RAIR Foundation, wrote: "Today, India delivered justice for the brutal murder of American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl by eliminating Abdul Rauf Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed commander and key conspirator behind Pearl's kidnapping, torture, and beheading." "Operation Sindoor struck at the heart of terror, hitting Jaish-e-Mohammed strongholds and sending a clear message: India will not stand by while radicals slaughter non-Muslims. To India, we say THANK YOU," she added. 🚨 Justice for Daniel Pearl: India Strikes Back! 🇮🇳 Today, India delivered justice for the brutal murder of American-Jewish journalist Daniel Pearl by eliminating Abdul Rauf Azhar, the Jaish-e-Mohammed commander and key conspirator behind Pearl’s kidnapping, torture, and… pic.twitter.com/wNGep3BD5H — Amy Mek (@AmyMek) May 8, 2025 India's strike was in response to the terror attack on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. Track all updates on India Pakistan tensions here

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Tensions between India and Pakistan have once again flared, with drones sighted for the second straight day in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot. Intermittent blasts were also heard on Friday (9 May). 
This brings a key moment from 2019 into the spotlight when the United States schooled Pakistan over its unauthorised use of F-16 fighter jets during an air skirmish with India.
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<h2>When India shot down a Pakistani F-16 in 2019</h2>
In February 2019, days after the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 Indian paramilitary personnel, the Indian Air Force carried out airstrikes on Jaish-e-Mohammad training camps in Balakot, deep inside Pakistani territory.
In retaliation, Pakistan deployed F-16 jets against India. During the aerial engagement over Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force shot down one of the F-16s, a move that brought global focus to the terms of the original US-Pakistan fighter jet agreement.
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<h2>US State Department took serious note</h2>
Months later, in August 2019, then US Undersecretary of State Andrea Thompson sent a formal letter to Pakistan&rsquo;s Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, as per a US &amp; World News report in 2019. The letter, though diplomatic in tone, voiced clear disapproval of Pakistan&rsquo;s actions. It marked the first time the US officially acknowledged concerns over Pakistan&rsquo;s violation of the F-16 agreement.
The letter did not directly refer to the February dogfight, but a US source told US News that the reprimand was a response to the misuse of American-made jets and missiles during the clash with India.
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<h2>Warning over security risks and unauthorised bases</h2>
Thompson pointed out that Pakistan had moved the F-16 jets and US-made AMRAAM missiles to forward operating bases not authorised under the original sale agreement. She warned this could allow sensitive American technology to fall into the wrong hands and "undermine our shared security platforms and infrastructures."
&ldquo;While we understand from you that these aircraft movements were done in support of national defence objectives,&rdquo; she wrote, &ldquo;the US government considers the relocation of aircraft to non-US government authorised bases concerning and inconsistent with the F-16 Letter of Offer and Acceptance.&rdquo;
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<h2>Pakistan denied inspections for years</h2>
Thompson also raised concerns over Pakistan&rsquo;s refusal to allow regular US inspections of the bases where F-16s were being operated. According to her, the Office of Defence Representative, Pakistan had not been allowed to assess the security vulnerabilities on Pakistani bases for four years.
The letter criticised Pakistan for failing to provide the required level of access, which was essential to ensure US technology was not diverted or misused.
<h2>US avoided public comment but followed closely</h2>
Though the US State Department avoided public statements on the matter, a spokesperson acknowledged at the time that reports of Pakistan&rsquo;s misuse of F-16s were being &ldquo;followed very closely.&rdquo; An official, speaking anonymously, noted that the US does not publicly comment on the contents of defence agreements or related communications.
Still, the letter served as a clear signal to Islamabad that its use of F-16s against India had crossed a line, one with potential diplomatic consequences.
<h2>A reminder amid renewed border tensions</h2>
As sirens blare again in Jammu and fresh drone sightings cause concern, the 2019 F-16 incident is a strong reminder of Pakistan&rsquo;s past violations and India&rsquo;s firm military response. Despite Pakistan&rsquo;s attempts to challenge Indian airspace, the global reaction has consistently reflected trust in India's restraint and capability, especially when provoked by acts of terror.

India news: In 2019, during the aerial engagement over Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force shot down one of the F-16s, a move that brought global focus to the terms of the original US-Pakistan fighter jet agreement.

Tensions between India and Pakistan have once again flared, with drones sighted for the second straight day in Jammu, Samba and Pathankot. Intermittent blasts were also heard on Friday (9 May). This brings a key moment from 2019 into the spotlight when the United States schooled Pakistan over its unauthorised use of F-16 fighter jets during an air skirmish with India. Also read: Indo-Pak War: Can Pakistan use F-16s againskt India? Here’s what the rules sayk When India shot down a Pakistani F-16 in 2019 In February 2019, days after the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 Indian paramilitary personnel, the Indian Air Force carried out airstrikes on Jaish-e-Mohammad training camps in Balakot, deep inside Pakistani territory. In retaliation, Pakistan deployed F-16 jets against India. During the aerial engagement over Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Air Force shot down one of the F-16s, a move that brought global focus to the terms of the original US-Pakistan fighter jet agreement. Also read: Indo-Pak War | US 'not going to get involved'; Turkey 'concerned': World reacts to Pakistan’s failed attack on India US State Department took serious note Months later, in August 2019, then US Undersecretary of State Andrea Thompson sent a formal letter to Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, as per a US & World News report in 2019. The letter, though diplomatic in tone, voiced clear disapproval of Pakistan’s actions. It marked the first time the US officially acknowledged concerns over Pakistan’s violation of the F-16 agreement. The letter did not directly refer to the February dogfight, but a US source told US News that the reprimand was a response to the misuse of American-made jets and missiles during the clash with India. Also read: 'Pakistan has no other option than a full blown war': Defence Minister Khawaja Asif says amid failed attacks on India Warning over security risks and unauthorised bases Thompson pointed out that Pakistan had moved the F-16 jets and US-made AMRAAM missiles to forward operating bases not authorised under the original sale agreement. She warned this could allow sensitive American technology to fall into the wrong hands and "undermine our shared security platforms and infrastructures." “While we understand from you that these aircraft movements were done in support of national defence objectives,” she wrote, “the US government considers the relocation of aircraft to non-US government authorised bases concerning and inconsistent with the F-16 Letter of Offer and Acceptance.” Also read: Trump wants India-Pak to de-escalate situation, Rubio in constant touch with PM Modi, Shehbaz amid soaring tensions Pakistan denied inspections for years Thompson also raised concerns over Pakistan’s refusal to allow regular US inspections of the bases where F-16s were being operated. According to her, the Office of Defence Representative, Pakistan had not been allowed to assess the security vulnerabilities on Pakistani bases for four years. The letter criticised Pakistan for failing to provide the required level of access, which was essential to ensure US technology was not diverted or misused. US avoided public comment but followed closely Though the US State Department avoided public statements on the matter, a spokesperson acknowledged at the time that reports of Pakistan’s misuse of F-16s were being “followed very closely.” An official, speaking anonymously, noted that the US does not publicly comment on the contents of defence agreements or related communications. Still, the letter served as a clear signal to Islamabad that its use of F-16s against India had crossed a line, one with potential diplomatic consequences. A reminder amid renewed border tensions As sirens blare again in Jammu and fresh drone sightings cause concern, the 2019 F-16 incident is a strong reminder of Pakistan’s past violations and India’s firm military response. Despite Pakistan’s attempts to challenge Indian airspace, the global reaction has consistently reflected trust in India's restraint and capability, especially when provoked by acts of terror.

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