On Thursday Daniel Carmon, former ambassador of Israel to Bharat on appreciated the Bharatiya government for supporting Israel after Hamas launched horrific terror attacks on October 7, 2023.
Carmon said, ‘It’s natural and very much appreciated that the Government of India made a statement in support of its strategic partner, Israel. The ties between Bharat and Israel are very strong and will continue.
He firmly believes that the international community should stand in solidarity with Israel against the October 7 attacks and should not leave the country to provide for itself until all issues are resolved and Israeli hostages are released.
The Israeli envoy said that Bharat knows how to oppose terrorism. He added, ‘Bharat knows a thing or two about terrorism and how to confront it’.
Talking about Israeli hostages in Hamas, Carmon called it a terrible crime to abduct ordinary citizens from their homes.
‘The international community should be aware of the October 7 tragedy and should not leave till all hostages are released safely’, he added.
Meanwhile, some Israeli officials remain confident on negotiations for a ceasefire in Gaza that would include the release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.
Yoav Gallant, Defense Minister said military recruits that progress in the war has allowed Israel to make difficult decisions to return the hostages.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz said, ‘We’ve reached a critical point. If matters work out, a large number of hostages will return home and then, in stages, everyone. But remember that we are dealing with Hamas and there is not a lot of time. I am more optimistic than I was’.
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