According to Gaza health officials, it has been written in local media reports that Israel carried out airstrikes in Gaza in response to the attack by Hamas. About 200 Palestinians were killed in these attacks, while more than 1600 were injured.
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. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi is evaluating the situation and approving action plans.
“The IDF declares a state of readiness for war. Hamas… which is behind this attack, will be held responsible for the outcome of the events,” the Israeli military statement said.
“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. 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.
With Israel in difficult times: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed solidarity with Israel in the wake of the attack by Hamas militants. Modi condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel, terming it a ‘terrorist attack’. PM Modi said, ‘I am 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.
Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2023
India urged its citizens to remain alert
The Indian Embassy has advised all Indian citizens to “remain alert” and “follow safety 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 vigilant and follow safety protocols as advised by the local authorities. Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary movement.” Avoid and stay close to safe places.” The advisory has been issued in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.
According to the embassy website, there are around 18,000 Indian nationals in Israel, who mainly include people assigned 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 from Delhi to Tel Aviv
Air India canceled flights from New Delhi after Hamas terrorists attacked Israel’s Tel Aviv on Saturday. 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.
America’s support for Israel
US President Joe Biden, while talking to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over phone, has asked him to stand together and provide full support. This information has been given on the official X handle of the Israeli Prime Minister. According to the post on X, America has said that Israel has every right to defend itself.
US President Joe Biden called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and emphasized that the US stands alongside Israel and fully supports Israel’s right to self-defense.
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) October 7, 2023
Saudi Arabia responded
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement. The statement said that the situation is being monitored. It was also said that we immediately appeal to stop the tension between the two sides, protect the citizens and exercise restraint.
#statement , The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely following the developments of the unprecedented situation between a number of Palestinian factions and the Israeli occupation forces, which has resulted in a high level of violence on several fronts there. pic.twitter.com/KEFsNB5ZVb
— Foreign Ministry ???????? (@KSAmofaEN) October 7, 2023
France strongly condemned the attacks
French President Emmanuel Macron strongly condemned the attacks, saying, “I stand with the victims of the attack, their families and loved ones and give them my full support.”
I strongly condemn the current terrorist attacks against Israel. I express my full solidarity with the victims, their families and loved ones.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) October 7, 2023
