Isreal-Hamas war | PM Modi speaks with Egyptian Prez El-Sisi, raises concerns over loss of lives

Oct 29, 2023

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Israel continued to step up its ground operation in Gaza as its conflict with Palestine entered day 23. Israel Defense Forces struck numerous major targets of Hamas, killing its top commanders. Amid the ongoing aerial assault on Hamas, PM Modi spoke with Egyptian Prez Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the counter-offensive. Both leaders exchanged views on continuing global efforts to rush humanitarian aid to war-ravaged Gazans. Taking to X, PM Modi said that both leaders shared concerns over terrorism, loss of civilian lives amid the ongoing conflict. The two leaders also voiced satisfaction over the progress in bilateral relations, strategic partnership between Egypt, India. Over the weekend, a total of 34 trucks transported much-needed supplies, including food, water from Egypt to Gaza via Rafah crossing. Earlier, the humanitarian aid sent by India for the people of Palestine arrived in Egypt on October 22. The war between Israel-Hamas has already claimed thousands of innocent lives leaving several injured.