India stands in solidarity with Israel, says PM Modi

After Hamas militants attacked Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reaffirmed support for the nation. As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel is at war, Modi labelled them as "terrorist attacks" in Israel.

"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," Modi said.



At least 22 Israelis were killed in a surprise strike by Hamas terrorists from Gaza at dawn on Saturday, despite Prime Minister Netanyahu's declaration of "war" and his country's intention to exact a "unprecedented price" from its adversary.

According to Israel's national rescue agency, the Hamas military incursion resulted in minimum 22 fatalities and hundreds of injuries, making it the worst Israeli operation in years.

Naor Gilon, Israel's Ambassador to India said that the "situation is not normal" but "Israel will prevail".

"Thank you@PMOIndia. India's moral support is much appreciated. Israel will prevail," Israel envoy posted on X.


Following the attacks, the Indian Embassy in Israel on Saturday issued an advisory for its nationals, requesting them to remain vigilant and observe safety protocols.

Gilon lauded India’s support to counter terrorism in the backdrop of attack launched by Hamas in Southern israel.

“The cowardly actions of Hamas, targeting and killing women, children and elderly, injuring hundreds of civilians and firing indiscriminately over 2000 missiles and rockets at our cities, came during the sacred Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah,” claimed Gilon.

Hamas has also claimed to have kidnapped five IDF soldiers, however, IDF has not yet spoken on the report, according to The Times of Israel

Israel has already declared a state of war in the country after infiltration by Hamas fighters and missile attacks from Gaza.

The Israel Defence Forces launched Operation 'Iron Swords' in response to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel, the Times of Israel reported. IDF is striking Hamas targets in Gaza.

(With Agency inputs)