Israel-Hamas Conflict: Kerala woman injured in rocket attack; family's worries grow
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), October 9: In the midst of the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a 41-year-old woman from Kerala, India, Sheeja Anand, who was employed as a caregiver in Israel, sustained injuries in a rocket attack. Sheeja Anand, who had been working for an Israeli family for the past seven years, contacted her family to assure them of her safety when the attacks began. However, her second call to her family was abruptly disconnected.
Later in the day, another Indian citizen from Kerala informed Sheeja Anand's family that she had been injured and had undergone surgery. Further information revealed that she was being shifted to another hospital for additional surgery. Anand's family is anxiously awaiting more details about her condition. Meanwhile, her husband and two children are in India.
The conflict escalated when Hamas initiated a surprise attack on Israel, launching a barrage of rockets into the southern and central regions of the country. According to officials, the death toll in Israel has risen to over 700 since the start of the Hamas attack, with several soldiers and police among the casualties. Additionally, several Israelis were reportedly taken hostage in Gaza.
In response, Israel initiated 'Operation Swords of Iron,' targeting suspected Hamas hideouts in the Gaza Strip. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasised that Israel's response would exact a significant toll on the terrorist group.
As a retaliatory measure, the Israel Air Force conducted a powerful and lethal airstrike in the Gaza Strip, involving dozens of fighter jets targeting areas used by Hamas terrorists. Israel declared a state of war following Hamas fighters' infiltration and missile attacks from Gaza.
In light of the rocket attacks on Israel by Hamas from the Gaza Strip, the Indian Embassy in Israel issued an advisory for its nationals, urging them to exercise caution, remain vigilant, and adhere to safety protocols advised by local authorities. They were also encouraged to avoid unnecessary movements and stay close to safety shelters.
- ANI
