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Israel Palestine Attack: Hamas, the extremist organization operating from the Gaza Strip, suddenly attacked southern Israel in the early hours of Saturday (7 October). Hundreds of rockets were fired by Hamas. Hamas gunmen infiltrated Israeli territory. After this, Israel Defense Forces started retaliating. The situation is like war. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has also said, “We are at war.”
More than 250 people lost their lives in the attack from both sides.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has said that at least 100 people have lost their lives and more than 900 people have been injured in the attack. At the same time, medical sources in Gaza have said that at least 160 Palestinians have lost their lives and more than a thousand people have been injured in the Israeli attack.
Hamas has also claimed to have captured dozens of Israeli soldiers. At the same time, the Israeli army spokesperson has also confirmed that Hamas extremists have taken Israeli civilians and soldiers hostage in Gaza.
India and America supported Israel
This incident has attracted the attention of the whole world. Iran has supported Hamas, while India and America have supported Israel. Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon has also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support and said that Israel will be stronger with his support.
UNSC will hold a closed-door meeting on Sunday
According to news agency PTI, the United Nations Security Council will hold a closed-door meeting on Sunday (October 8) on the issue of Palestine and the situation in the Middle East.
The Israeli army has issued instructions to residents of cities near the Gaza Strip to stay in their homes and the rest of the public to stay near bomb shelters. Israel’s Defense Minister said that Hamas has started a war against Israel, Israel will win in this.
According to a statement issued from the office of Israel’s Defense Minister, Defense Minister Yoav Galant has approved the draft of reserve soldiers in accordance with the requirements of the IDF.
Israeli army said – Hamas will have to pay the price
The Israeli military said that Hamas… which is behind this attack, will be responsible for the consequences of the events. The IDF warned that it would have to pay a heavy price for the sudden action taken by Hamas. He said that Hamas has carried out an incident of terrorist infiltration into Israeli territory with the rocket attack in the morning.
“We warned the enemy not to continue its aggression against the Al-Aqsa Mosque,” Mohammed Deif, head of Hamas’ military wing, said in a statement, according to local media reports.
What did PM Modi say in support of Israel?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed solidarity with Israel in the wake of the attack by Hamas militants. PM Modi condemned the Hamas attack on Israel, calling it a ‘terrorist attack’. PM Modi said, “Shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the innocent victims. We stand in solidarity with Israel in this difficult time.
Advisory issued for Indians present in Israel
In view of the unprecedented war-like situation in the south of Israel, the Indian Embassy on Saturday advised all Indian citizens to remain alert and “follow security rules.” 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.”
The advisory has been issued in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages. According to details given on the embassy website, there are around 18,000 Indian nationals in Israel, who mainly include people employed to look after Israeli elders, diamond traders, IT professionals and students. There are also about 85,000 Jews of Indian origin in Israel who went to Israel from India in the fifties and sixties.
Air India canceled flight to Tel Aviv
After Hamas extremists attacked Israel’s Tel Aviv on Saturday, Air India canceled its flight from New Delhi. The airline operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv. These flights operate on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
A company spokesperson said that keeping in mind the safety of passengers and crew members, flight number AI 139 from New Delhi to Tel Aviv on Saturday and return flight AI 140 have been cancelled. Flight AI 139 was scheduled to depart at 3.35 pm Indian time on Saturday and the return flight from Tel Aviv was at 10.10 pm Israeli time. There is a difference of about 2.30 hours between Delhi and Tel Aviv. According to the Air India spokesperson, full support is being provided to the passengers as per their needs.
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