New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed his condolences to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. During their conversation, PM Modi assured President Abbas of India’s commitment to providing humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.
“Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority, H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences at the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people,” PM Modi posted on X (formerly known as Twitter).
“Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India’s long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue.” he added.
Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences at the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2023
Earlier, an explosion occurred at a Gaza hospital, resulting in the tragic loss of hundreds of civilian lives. This has sparked strong condemnation from global leaders. While Hamas claims the incident was caused by an Israeli airstrike, the Israeli military vehemently denied any involvement in the tragic event.
PM Modi expressed deep shock over the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital. He wrote, “Deeply shocked at the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, and prayers for speedy recovery of those injured. Civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict are a matter of serious and continuing concern. Those involved should be held responsible.”
Deeply shocked at the tragic loss of lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, and prayers for speedy recovery of those injured.
Civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict are a matter of serious and continuing concern.…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 18, 2023
Tensions between Israel and Hamas escalated as the extremist group launched a surprise rocket attack and ground infiltration, resulting in casualties and the taking of civilians hostage. In response, Israel declared war on Hamas and conducted retaliatory air strikes targeting Hamas operatives and their bases in the Gaza Strip.