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TERROR IN ISRAEL

MODI BACKS

NETANYAHU

Condemning strongly and unequivocally terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports Israel in the moment of crisis. Has Israel and
India same approach to countering terrorism?

OUR BUREAU caught fire and there was a power cut
in all these buildings. We feel that we
New Delhi/Tel Aviv/Ramallah
are in danger but we believe in our
mid the onslaught by Israeli Army. This is our home and we can’t
forces on Gaza following the go anywhere. We want to live here
AHamas attacks, Israel Prime peacefully”
Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Another woman of Indian origin,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rikki thanked Prime Minister Nar-
provided him an update about the endra Modi for supporting Israel’s
ongoing situation. Modi said in a residents. She said, “We are thankful
post on X that the people of India to PM Modi that he is supporting us.
stand firmly with Israel in this diffi- He’s doing a lot of things for us, for
cult hour. Israel and for our community in In-
“I thank Prime Minister @ne- dia. And we think that the things that
tanyahu for his phone call and pro- he is doing for us, it’s very strong.”
viding an update on the ongoing sit- The Indian Air Force has kept
uation. People of India stand firmly its aircraft on standby in case there
with Israel in this difficult hour. In- is a requirement to bring back In-
dia strongly and unequivocally con- dian citizens from Israel amidst the
demns terrorism in all its forms and war with Hamas, Indian Air Force
manifestations,” PM Modi said. Prime Minister Modi has said that the thoughts of people of India were with the innocent officials said on Thursday. Accord-
On Saturday, expressing sol- ing to the officials, IAF transport
idarity with Israel in the wake of victims and their families in Israel aircraft fleet includes the C-17 and
the deadly rocket strikes by Hamas, IL-76 heavy-lift transport planes
Prime Minister Modi said that the Meanwhile, the Ministry of Ex- going through very difficult times. along with the C-130J Super Her-
thoughts of people were with the ternal Affairs (MEA) has set up a 24- But please remain calm and vigilant cules Special Operations aircraft
innocent victims and their families. hour control room in view of the on- & follow the local security guide- which have been used in the past
“Deeply shocked by the news of ter- going Israel-Palestine conflict. The lines. We are here to help you and we for such evacuation operations.
rorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts control room will help monitor the thank many of you who have sent so “Operation Ajay” was launched
and prayers are with the innocent situation and provide information many messages of appreciation. We by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
victims and their families. We stand and assistance. India’s Representa- are monitoring the situation closely to bring back around 18,000 Indi-
in solidarity with Israel at this diffi- tive Office in Ramallah has also set and please stay tuned for any updates ans in Israel amidst the war between
cult hour,” PM Modi posted on X. up a 24-hour emergency helpline. by the Embassy” said the Indian en- Hamas and Israel. Registration of In-
Israel’s Ambassador to India, Indian Ambassador to Israel, voy to Israel. dians began on Thursday.
Naor Gilon thanked PM Modi for Sanjeev Singla in his message said Meanwhile, amid the ongoing The Indian embassy in Israel is
his support. “Thank you again PM that the situation was being moni- Israel-Palestine conflict, the Indian providing assistance to Indian com-
@narendramodi-ji. Since we get SO tored closely and the embassy was diaspora in Israel has expressed con- panies and has set up a helpline for
MUCH support from our Indian there to serve its citizens. fidence in the country’s military and Indian citizens in need of assistance.
brothers and sisters, I’m unfortunate- “To our fellow Indian citizens in said they want to live peacefully. A “A charter flight will reach Tel Aviv
ly unable to thank each and every one Israel, this is to assure you that the woman of Indian origin in Ashkelon, today later in the evening. It is ex-
of you personally. Please accept this Embassy is working constantly for Israel, Ilana Nagaukar, said: “Yester- pected to get 230 passengers on-
as my gratitude to all our friends.” your safety and welfare. All of us are day, a missile struck here, vehicles Continued on next page... >>

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