'People Of India Stand Firmly With Israel': Prime Minister Modi After Call With Netanyahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (10 October) said he received a call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu who informed him about the current situation in the Jewish nation following attacks by terrorist group Hamas.

“I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, PM Modi posted on social media platform X.

Earlier on Saturday, after the Palestinian terror group launched a surprise attack on Israel, PM Modi took to Twitter to expressed shock.

"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 at this difficult hour," PM Modi had said.

Netanyahu's telephonic conversation with PM Modi comes as the war between Israel and Hamas entered the fourth day.

The toll has surpassed 1,500 on both the sides.

Over 900 people have died in Israel, including 260 people who were shot by Hamas terrorists at a music festival near the Gaza border.

In Palestine, almost 690 people have died in the retaliatory action from Tel Aviv, including multiple air strikes on Hamas targets.