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Israel-Palestine Conflict: On Saturday (October 7) morning, Palestine’s extremist organization Hamas suddenly fired several rockets from Gaza at Israel. Apart from this, Hamas infiltrated into southern Israel.
While Hamas named its operation ‘Al-Aqsa Flood’, Israel retaliated by declaring ‘Operation Iron Sword’. Many people lost their lives and hundreds were injured. Know what has happened so far?
How many people lost their lives?
News agency PTI quoted Israel’s rescue service as saying that 70 people have died so far in the Hamas attack. According to Aljazeera, 750 people have been injured. In its report, Al Jazeera, citing medical sources from Gaza, said that 160 people from Palestine have lost their lives and more than 1000 people have been injured.
What did Benjamin Netanyahu say?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the people of the country, “We are at war and we will win it.” Netanyahu said that his country will exact an unprecedented price from its enemy. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said that the enemy will not be spared.
What did Palestine say?
Times of India quoted news agency WAFA as saying that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said in an emergency meeting that we have the right to protect ourselves against terrorism.
What did Hamas say?
Speaking to Al Jazeera, Hamas deputy chief Saleh al-Arouri claimed that we have captured many people. We have captured so many people that Israel had to release the Palestinian prisoners. Hamas spokesman Khaled Kadomi, speaking to Al Jazeera, said, “This attack is in response to the atrocities being committed against the people of Palestine.”
Israeli citizens were made captive
According to AP report, Israeli army spokesperson has confirmed that Hamas extremists have taken Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage in Gaza. According to the report of Israeli newspaper Haaretz, people living in the south of Israel are demanding to send more security forces.
These instructions were given to the people of Gaza Strip
The Israeli army has asked residents of cities near the Gaza Strip to stay in their homes. Citing AFP report, Times of India said that many people of Gaza Strip have left their homes from the area near the border.
India issued advisory
Meanwhile, India issued an advisory for Indian people living in Israel. In this, the Indian Embassy advised Indian citizens to be cautious.
The embassy said in its advisory, “In view of the current situation in Israel, all Indian nationals present in Israel are requested to remain alert and follow safety rules as advised by the local authorities. “Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary movement and stay close to safe places.”
According to the embassy website, there are about 18,000 Indian citizens in Israel.
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