Amid the continued struggle between Israel and Hamas, India has despatched 6.5 tonnes of Humanitarian support to Palestine for the individuals of Gaza. It could also be famous that civilians in Gaza are going through a humanitarian disaster because of the ongoing struggle. This was knowledgeable by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi knowledgeable that an Indian Air Force C-17 flight departed with the reduction materials for the El-Arish airport in Egypt.
“India sends Humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. An IAF C-17 flight carrying nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material for the people of Palestine departs for El-Arish airport in Egypt. The material includes essential life-saving medicines, surgical items, tents, sleeping bags, tarpaulins, sanitary utilities, water purification tablets among other necessary items,” mentioned the MEA spokesperson.
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An IAF C-17 flight carrying almost 6.5 tonnes of medical support and 32 tonnes of catastrophe reduction materials for the individuals of Palestine departs for El-Arish airport in Egypt.
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— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) October 22, 2023
This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas on October 19. During the phone dialog, PM Modi had conveyed deep condolences over the lack of civilian lives on the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. “Highlighting traditionally close and historic ties between India and this region, Prime Minister expressed deep concern at terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. He reiterated India’s long-standing and principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue,” mentioned the PMO in a press release.
The PMO mentioned that President Mahmoud Abbas additionally shared his evaluation of the scenario with PM Modi and thanked him for India’s assist. During the decision, PM Modi had conveyed to President Abbas that India would proceed to ship humanitarian help for the Palestinian individuals.
Soon after the October 7 terror assault on Israel by Hamas militant group, PM Modi has prolonged India’s assist to Israel in its combat towards terrorism. While India prolonged its assist to Israel, it additionally maintained that New Delhi believes in its long-standing assist for the institution of a sovereign, impartial and viable state of Palestine by means of dialogue.
