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4 Indians in Gaza, situation not easy to evacuate them: Centre amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Shgun S -- October 19th 2023 05:49 PM
4 Indians in Gaza, situation not easy to evacuate them: Centre amid Israel-Hamas conflict

4 Indians in Gaza, situation not easy to evacuate them: Centre amid Israel-Hamas conflict

Israel-Hamas conflict: Four Indians are stranded in Gaza and the situation is not easy to evacuate them, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Thursday. They will be repatriated at the first opportunity, it added.

"The situation in Gaza is difficult for any evacuation, but if we get a chance, we will get them out," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. "One of them is in the West Bank," he further informed.


No Indians killed in conflict so far

No Indians have been killed or injured in Gaza, he added, "strongly condemning" the terror attack on Israel.

One Indian, a caregiver in Ashkelon, south Israel, was injured in the conflict between Israel and Hamas. When a barrage of Hamas rockets hammered Israel on October 7, a Sabbath and Jewish holiday, she was on a video call with her husband.

India worried over humanitarian situation

Bachi voiced India's concern about civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation, referring to the horrible airstrike on a hospital in Gaza that killed over 500 people.

"You have seen the Prime Minister's tweet. PM has expressed his concern over the death of civilians and extended his condolences to the families. India condemns all forms of violence," he said.

"On the Palestine issue, we have reiterated our position in favour of direct negotiations for a two-state solution," the MEA spokesperson added.

The MEA spokesperson also urged the international community to come together to combat terrorism in all its forms.

Operation Ajay

In five planes under Operation Ajay, India has repatriated 1,200 people from Israel, including 18 Nepalis. Between 2000 and 2023, Delhi additionally gave about $30 million in aid to Palestine.

- With inputs from agencies

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