Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences at the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2023
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:18pm on 19 Oct 2023,Thursday International
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas amidst the Israel-Gaza conflict, offering condolences for the loss of civilian lives at Gaza's Al Ahli Hospital. Modi affirmed India's commitment to providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people in a tweet. During their conversation, the leaders discussed concerns about escalating terrorism, violence, and the deteriorating security situation in the region. Modi also reiterated India's longstanding principled stance on the Israel-Palestine issue. This diplomatic exchange underscores India's engagement with the ongoing Middle East crisis and its support for those affected by the conflict.