Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 17 (ANI): Reacting on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that India had supported Palestine since the era of Jawaharlal Nehru and condemned the atrocities done by Israel.
He added that India had supported Palestine since the era of Jawaharlal Nehru and condemned the atrocities done by Israel.
“I express my regret that now we are not the voice in India that can speak loudly and firmly for Palestinians. India’s stand on Palestine has traditionally been guided by the ideals of Nehru. Our people have historically been supportive of Palestinian people and its claims,” Abdullah said.
He further expressed regret that only the sympathetic people of India have raised their voices but the Indian government has supported Israel
He raised concerns that Israel will grab all Arab countries in the future.
“As far as the Middle East is concerned it is in turmoil a terrible turmoil,” he added.
In the deadly Israel-Hamas war, around 3,000 Palestinians have been killed and 12,500 wounded in the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian health ministry.
In a previous statement, the ministry said over 750 children were among the people killed in the Israeli attacks.
Meanwhile, the Death toll in Israel from the surprise Hamas attack is now more than 1,400, according to the Israel Defence Force (IDF). (ANI)
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