Priya Aditi
Israel Hamas War:Wednesday marked the fifth day of the escalation between Israel and Hamas, which has been marked by reciprocal attacks and counterattacks. Tuesday evening, six missiles were launched from southern Lebanon towards northern Israel, concurrently with the Israeli city of Ashkelon being bombarded by rocket fire from the Palestinian militant organization Hamas. The group advised civilians to evacuate prior to the start of the bombardment.
More than 1,800 individuals from each party have been killed and over 4,250 have been injured thus far as a result of the escalations. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, approximately 849 Palestinians have lost their lives in Hamas attacks; Israeli military officials have reported that the death toll has eclipsed one thousand within the country.
President Joe Biden denounced the Hamas attacks on Israel on Tuesday, describing them as “pure evil unleashed upon the world” and stating that the stated goal of the militant organization is to destroy Israel and murder the Jewish people.
“There are times in this life—and I do mean this in a literal sense—when evil in its purest form is unleashed upon the universe. This past weekend, the citizens of Israel experienced one such moment. “The bloody hands of the terrorist organization Hamas, whose stated purpose is the extermination of Jews,” Biden declared in his national address from the White House.
Additionally, fourteen Americans have been slain in the conflict, he stated.
In the interim, Russian President Vladimir Putin attributed the Isral-Palestine conflict to U.S. foreign policy. He criticized the United States, stating that it “attempted to monopolize the settlement, but regrettably hasn’t bothered to seek compromises that would be acceptable to both parties; rather, it exerted pressure on both parties to enforce their own view of how it should be done.”
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, stated on Tuesday that Moscow is in negotiations with both Israel and the Palestinians in an effort to reach a settlement.
India initiates Operation ‘Ajay’ to aid in the repatriation of stranded citizens from Israel during the Israel-Hamas War.
EAM S Jaishankar reported “India launching Operation Ajay to facilitate return from Israel of Indians who wish to come back” .
Israel-Hamas War: S. Jaishankar Discusses A ‘Crisis’ In West Asia With His UAE Counterpart
Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, his counterpart from the UAE, discussed the “crisis” in West Asia precipitated by Hamas militant assaults on Israel and the counteroffensive of Tel Aviv.
Jaishankar is presently located in Sri Lanka.
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar tweets, “This evening, I spoke with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ongoing crisis in West Asia was deliberated. It was agreed to maintain communication.
Nepal Minister Coordinates A Flight To Repatriate Stranded Nepalese From Israel Amid the Israel-Hamas War
The Nepalese government has promptly implemented measures to repatriate more than 250 Nepalese students who are presently detained in Israel, in reaction to the unforeseen Hamas attack. Thursday at 2:00 AM, an aircraft on behalf of Nepal Airlines, the national flag carrier, is slated to depart Kathmandu in the direction of Jerusalem. The organization’s objective is to facilitate the safe return of 288 Nepalese students whose names have been registered with the Nepalese Embassy in Israel and have expressed a profound wish to do so. As an expression of the government’s dedication to the welfare of Nepalese citizens impacted by recent developments in Israel, the Nepal Minister’s initiative seeks to guarantee their safe and timely repatriation.
‘High Alert’ is declared by the Israeli Army as operations to degrade Hamas’s attack capabilities commence in the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Lieutenant Colonel Peter Lerner, in his comprehensive account of the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) handling of the protracted Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasized the increased level of vigilance that has been in effect since Saturday. The principal objective of the IDF is to reinstate safety and security in Israel, while adhering to government directives to undermine and eradicate Hamas’s capability to launch attacks against the nation.
Israeli citizens in the north are being warned to seek shelter as Lebanese aircraft enter the country during the Israel-Hamas War.
Wednesday, the Israeli army issued a statement regarding a “suspected infiltration” from Lebanon into Israeli airspace, at the same time that sirens emanated from Israel’s northern border. The army’s Home Front Command, out of concern for a “large-scale attack,” advised the inhabitants of Beit Shean, Safed, and Tiberias to seek sanctuary “until further notice.”
Amid Ongoing Tensions, the Indian Ambassador in Israel Assures Indian Citizens Of Their Safety And Support Amid The Hamas War In Israel.
Amid the escalating tensions and security apprehensions in Israel, Sanjeev Singla, the Indian ambassador to the region, delivered a statement of reassurance to the Indian community in the area. Ambassador Singla conveyed the steadfast dedication of the Embassy to ensuring the safety and welfare of Indian nationals in Israel. He advised them to maintain composure and vigilance, all the while abiding by the protocols of local security.
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The Israel-Hamas War has claimed over a thousand lives in Israel and 900 lives in Palestine.
As the escalation continued for a fifth day on Wednesday, the death toll in Israel surpassed one thousand, with Palestine having suffered over 900 casualties.
