Israel-Palestine War / Statements from senior Congress leaders in support of Palestinians, condemnation of hospital bombing

Israel-Palestine War: A heavy war has been going on between Israel and Hamas for the past several days. Israel has carried out a devastating bombardment on the Gaza Strip, vowing to eliminate Hamas terrorists. Meanwhile, in India also there have been two sides regarding this war. After PM Modi's statement condemning the terrorist attack by Hamas and standing with Israel, many parties including Congress have started supporting Palestine. Now Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and MP Rahul Gandhi have also joined this list.

What did Rahul Gandhi say?

On the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, Rahul said that the killing of thousands of innocent civilians including children in Gaza and the collective punishment of millions of people by cutting off their food, water and electricity is a crime against humanity. The killing and hostage-taking of innocent Israelis by Hamas is a crime and must be condemned. The cycle of violence between Israel and Palestine must be ended.

What did Kharge say?

Issuing a statement, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that the indiscriminate bombing of hospitals and residential areas in Gaza, which has resulted in the loss of hundreds of innocent men, women and children, is unjustified and a grave humanitarian tragedy. The criminals for this must be held accountable. On 8 October 2023, the Indian National Congress had condemned the brutal attacks carried out by Hamas on the people of Israel. Indiscriminate actions by Israeli military forces into civilian areas are also unacceptable, including the siege of and bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Priyanka has also given a statement

Earlier on Wednesday, Priyanka Gandhi had also issued a statement on Israel-Hamas war. He had said that there was bombing of hospitals, killing of children, interruption of supply of food, water and medicines to civilians. There are not enough words to condemn the horrors that are happening in Gaza. As a woman, a mother, a human being, I feel ashamed that the world allows these crimes to be committed so brutally.

PM calls Palestinian President

Amidst the Israel-Hamas war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the President of Palestine for the first time and took full stock of the situation from him. During this time, the PM has expressed his condolences on the death of civilians in Gaza's Al Ahli Hospital. Along with this, the Indian Prime Minister has shared his deep concern over terrorism, violence and the deteriorating security situation in the Palestinian territory.