Israel-Hamas war update: Indian embassy assures 'all possible assistance'
Narendra Modi had a phone conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and condoled the death of civilians at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City. PM Modi reiterated India’s “long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue". Also read: Israel-Hamas War: US issues 'security alert' for citizens in Gaza ahead of Rafah border crossing opening Besides, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that the international community must combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Under Operation Ajay, around 1,200 Indian nationals including 18 Nepali nationals have been brought back from Israel and more flights will be planned if the situation demands. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said that the government is assessing the situation in Israel amid the ongoing war with Hamas. Also read: GSFC, GNFC to FACT: How Israel-Hamas war is fueling fertilizer stocks in India — explained Operation Ajay is an ongoing operation conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to evacuate Indian citizens from Israel amid war.
Following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October, the Indian embassy issued an advisory and requested the Indian citizens living in Israel to be cautious and to register their names in the Indian embassy. The MEA had set up a 24-hour control room in view of the escalating conflict. The control room will help monitor the situation and provide information and assistance.
Also read: Gold price rallies on Israel-Hamas war, weak US dollar, US Fed rate pause buzz The border crossing between Egypt and Gaza opened on Saturday to let desperately needed aid flow to Palestinians running short of food, medicine, and water. Meanwhile, Israel urged its citizens to immediately leave Egypt and Jordan. Israel has
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