Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:31pm on 19 Oct 2023,Thursday International
Israel has deployed additional tanks and soldiers near the Gaza border, awaiting a green light for the next stage of the conflict as a potential ground invasion of the Palestinian enclave looms. This comes as UK PM Rishi Sunak pledged support to Israel in its "darkest hour" and branded Hamas the "new Nazis" during a meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu. Meanwhile, PM Modi spoke to Palestinian President Abbas to convey condolences over civilian deaths in an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds, triggering global outrage. India reiterated its long-standing position on Israel-Palestine as the crisis escalates. The military buildup signals Israel is gearing up for further decisive action in Gaza despite growing international calls for de-escalation.
