Gaza Hospital Attack: PM Modi Speaks To Palestine’s Mahmoud Abbas, Reiterates India's Position On Israel-Palestine Issue (image:twitter.com/narendramodi)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday talked to the President of the Palestinian Authority H E Mahmoud Abbas amid the escalating Israel-Hamas war. He expressed condolences at the loss of lives at Al Ahli Hospital blast in Gaza.
PM Modi affirmed that India will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. “Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region,” he tweeted on X. In the conversation, “Reiterated India”s long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue,” Mr Modi added.
Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences at the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2023
The massive explosion at crowded Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday evening killed about 500 people. PM Modi on Wednesday expressed shock at loss of lives in the air strike; condemning the deadly attack, he said that “those involved should be held responsible.”
Deeply shocked at the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, and prayers for speedy recovery of those injured.
Civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict are a matter of serious and continuing concern.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 18, 2023
Similarly, he extended his support to Israel as well. In a phone call with Israel counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu affirmed that “People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour.”
I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 10, 2023
As Israel-Hamas war enters 13th day, more than 5000 people killed on both sides.
