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NEW DELHI, Oct 7 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Israel following the attacks from the Gaza Strip.
«Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel in this difficult hour,» Modi wrote on the social network X.
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In turn, the Indian Embassy in Israel urged Indian citizens there to remain vigilant and follow safety rules in accordance with local recommendations authorities.
«Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary movements and stay close to safe shelters,» the embassy said in a statement.
On Saturday morning, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. The press service of the Israeli army said that the radicals launched more than 2 thousand rockets. In addition, dozens of militants have infiltrated border areas in southern Israel. The Israeli military is clearing populated areas, and a state of emergency has been declared throughout the country. According to doctors, the number of Israelis killed during attacks by militants from the Gaza Strip has reached 40, including one medic; there are already 740 injured.
The military wing of the Palestinian Hamas movement on Saturday announced the operation «Al-Aqsa Flood» against Israel. Hamas claimed to have captured over 35 Israeli soldiers and settlers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an address to the nation, said that Israel was in a state of war and said that he had ordered a widespread mobilization of reserves. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, at an emergency meeting with a number of officials, emphasized the right of the Palestinian people to self-defense against Israeli troops and settlers.