• By Vivek Raj
  • Thu, 19 Oct 2023 10:59 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a conversation with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas regarding the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. During the call, PM Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of civilian lives at the al-Ahli hospital in Gaza.

He also assured President Abbas that India would provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine. PM Modi highlighted India's unwavering stance on the Israel-Palestine issue and shared deep concerns about the escalating terrorism, violence, and deteriorating security situation in the region.

"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, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India's long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue," PM Modi wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

The conflict has escalated as Hamas attacked Israeli cities on October 7, resulting in casualties on both sides. Since then, the tensions have heightened between the two. 

The recent Gaza Hospital attack which resulted in the killing of at least 500 people triggered a large outrage around the world. Israel and Hamas blamed each other for the attack, later IDF released a video footage as evidence that they were not behind the attack. 

Following the hospital attack, US President Joe Biden visited Israel and displayed undisputed support for Benjamin Netanyahu. He acknowledged that the Gaza Hospital attack must have been done by the other team. 

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Earlier today, the UK Prime Minister also arrived in Tel Aviv, expressing solidarity with Israel in the face of terrorism.