Israel's Emergency Services has said that the death toll in a surprise rocket attack by the Palestinian extremist group Hamas has reached 70.
Emergency Medical Service General David Adam said that so far 70 people have been confirmed dead and hundreds injured.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials have denied the news of the kidnapping of a Major General of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Hamas claimed that they had 53 'prisoners of war' (hostages).
The IDF has confirmed that some of its soldiers and civilians are captured by the militants, although the army has not disclosed numbers.
What did PM Modi say about the attack on Israel?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the attack on Israel.
PM Modi wrote on social media platform X, "Shocked by the news of the terrorist attack in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the attack and the families of those killed. We stand with Israel in this difficult time.
In recent times, whenever voting has taken place in the United Nations on issues related to Israel and the Palestinian territories, India has been seen avoiding standing with anyone.
Earlier this year, in the United Nations General
Assembly, India had distanced itself from a draft resolution related to Israel's occupation of East Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories.
In July 2017, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Israel and this was the first visit of any Indian Prime Minister to Israel. Till now, whenever any high level leader from India went to Israel, he would definitely visit the Palestinian area, but Modi did not go to the Palestinian area during this tour nor did he mention the Palestinians even once during this tour.
However, in 2018, Modi went to the Palestinian area separately.
What did Saudi Arabia say?
Saudi Arabia also reacted to the attack by Palestinian group Hamas in Israel.
Some time ago, steps were started to improve relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry has issued a statement saying that it is monitoring the ongoing violence on different fronts due to the situation arising between Palestinian groups and the occupying Israeli forces.
Saudi Arabia has said, "We appeal to immediately stop the tension between the two sides, protect civilians and exercise restraint."
Saudi Arabia said it recalls its repeated warnings to the Israeli group.
The Saudis said, "In view of the continued occupation, the deprivation of Palestinian citizens of their legitimate rights and the repeated systematic provocations, we have been warning about the emergence of such a situation."
"We once again call on international groups to live up to their responsibilities and activate a credible peace process that can lead to a two-state solution and restore security and peace in the region, protect civilians," the statement said. Can go.
What did Turkey say?
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has appealed to both sides, Israel and Palestine, to act wisely.
"We try to solve our problems through dialogue and diplomacy with all countries in our region, including our neighbors," Erdoğan said.
He said, “The priority of our agenda is to stop the ongoing bloody conflict in the region from the Middle East to the Caucasus and from the Balkans to the Black Sea. Its path passes through justice and international law.
In August 2022, Turkey and Israel restored diplomatic relations with each other after a four-year standoff.
This was seen as a step to improve Israel's relations with regional powers.
In 2018, Turkey recalled its ambassador from Tel Aviv in protest against Israel's violent actions against Palestinian protesters in Gaza.
Relations between Turkey and Israel have had ups and downs since 2002. Türkiye has always been an attacker on Israel regarding the Palestine issue.
What did Iran say?
According to reports, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has supported the attack by Palestinian fighters in Israel.
According to ISNA news agency, Rahim Safavi said that we congratulate the Palestinian fighters.
He said, "We are with the Palestinian fighters until the freedom of Jerusalem and Palestine is achieved."
Relations between Iran and Israel have never been good.
What did America and Britain say?
In the matter of attacks on Israel, America has said that it stands with Israel.
America has condemned the attack by Palestinian fighters.
Information has been given from the social media account of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that US President Joe Biden has spoken to him.
It is reported, “US President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and stressed that America stands with Israel and fully supports Israel's right to self-defense. ,
Before this, US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin said that 'whatever it needs, we will provide' to Israel.
Austin said, "We are keeping an eye on the developments in Israel. We are committed to protecting Israel's rights related to its defense. Our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack on civilians.
Austin said that in the coming days, the US Defense Ministry will continue to help Israel so that civilians can be protected from violence and terrorism.
Earlier, after the major attack on Israel from Gaza, America has said that they are keeping an eye on the situation.
The US Embassy said, “We are aware that these incidents have resulted in casualties.”
The statement issued by the Embassy said, “American citizens are advised to increase their security and be security conscious. “Such security incidents, including the firing of mortars and rockets, usually occur without warning.”
The US Embassy in Israel has said that its employees are currently 'safe' in the embassy.
Britain said, "We are shocked by the attack on Israel by Hamas terrorists."
Britain has said, "Israel has the full right to defend itself. We are in contact with Israeli authorities."
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