Article: Israeli officials say India mishandled hostage situation. Israel offers aid, but not sending commando units to Mumbai

YAAKOV KATZ
Jerusalem Post
11-28-2008
Headline: Israeli officials say India mishandled hostage situation. Israel offers aid, but not sending commando units to Mumbai
Byline: YAAKOV KATZ
Edition; Daily
Section: News
Page: 03

Friday, November 28, 2008 -- Israeli defense officials have criticized the way Indian security forces initially handled the hostage situation in Mumbai, claiming on Thursday that the forces prematurely stormed the besieged areas.

At least three buildings in the Indian port city were taken over by terrorists - the Taj Mahal Hotel, the Oberoi Hotel and the nearby Chabad House.

The Israeli officials said that Indian counter- terrorist forces were well trained but failed to ...

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