Close call! UK's State Secy James Cleverly runs for cover as Hamas rains rockets in Israel’s Ofakim
Oct 12, 2023
New Delhi, October 12 (ANI): The escalating Israel-Palestine war reached new heights of destruction as it entered day 06. Thousands of Israeli rockets continued to pound Hamas' targets leaving no stone unturned to eliminate militants. Israel, Hamas exchanged deadly missiles which claimed over 1,600 lives while leaving thousands wounded. Amid the conflict, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Ofakim city in southern Israel to take cognisance of the situation. During his visit, James Cleverly witnessed a horrific siren goes off warning of incoming Hamas rockets fire. The UK Foreign Secretary was immediately taken to a safe place after the warning siren. Taking to X, Cleverly shared glimpses of what in his term was "the daily experience of the Israelis" since Oct 07. James Cleverly reaffirmed that UK stands in solidarity with Israel in hard times. Notably, Hamas terrorists initiated the war by firing a barrage of rockets into the southern, central parts of Israel on Oct 07.