India's Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said that the government is trying its best to bring back the Indian students from Israel. In fact, Hamas has also started capturing citizens of other countries present in Israel. The Prime Minister of Thailand has said that two citizens of Thailand have died there and 11 are in custody of Hamas. Amidst the worsening situation in Israel, the Indian Embassy has issued an advisory for its citizens present there. They have been asked to remain alert and safe and Air India has stopped flights from Israel.
Important updates of war...
· Prime Minister Netanyahu has held a meeting with the security chief at the army headquarters in Tel Aviv.
· Germany and France have increased security in their Jewish areas.
· The UNSC has called an important meeting today regarding the war.
· Saudi Arabia has appealed to stop attacks to Israel and Palestine authorities.
World leaders on Israel and Palestine War
India- Prime Minister Modi said, “I am shocked by the news of the terrorist attack in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and the families of the deceased. We are with Israel in difficult times.”
China- China has expressed deep concern over the increase in violence between Israel and Palestine.
Ukraine- Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has condemned Hamas' attack against Israel. He said- We are with Israel in this war. They have the right to protect themselves and their citizens.
Britain- Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that he is shocked by the attack by Hamas. Israel has full right to its own security.
France- President Emmanuel Macron said that in his hour of grief he is with the families of those who lost their lives in the Hamas attack.
EU- European Union Chief Ursala has said that Israel has every right to retaliate. It is necessary to stop the violence.
America- President Joe Biden said that it is wrong that Hamas terrorists are killing Israeli soldiers and civilians on the streets and in their homes. We are ready in every way to help Israel. He has the right to protect himself and his people. He has asked his team to stay in touch with Israel, Palestine, UAE and Turkey. At the same time, American Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has said that he will take care that Israel does not have any shortcomings in its security.
Iran- Advisor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has said that we support Palestine's attack on Israel.
Qatar- Qatar has held the Israelis responsible for violence against the Palestinian people.
Australia - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that we stand with our friend Israel at this time. Israel has the right to defend itself.
Matter of dispute between Israel and Palestine
The conflict has been going on in this area of the Middle East for at least 100 years. There is dispute over areas like the West Bank, Gaza Strip and Golan Heights. Palestine claims these areas including East Jerusalem. At the same time, Israel is not ready to give up its claim on Jerusalem. The Gaza Strip is between Israel and Egypt. This place is currently under the control of Hamas. This is an anti-Israel group. In September 2005, Israel withdrew its forces from the Gaza Strip. In 2007, Israel imposed several restrictions on this area.
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