Indians living in Israel have appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to engage with key allies, including Russia, Iran, and Israel, to help resolve the ongoing conflict in the region.
Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Reena Vinod Pushkarna, an Indian national residing in Israel, said, “If anybody can bring all this situation to an end, it’s Modi Ji.”
“I request PM Modi ji to come forward with his friends Russia, Iran and Israel to resolve the ongoing conflict in the region,” Reena added.
She expressed her belief that PM Modi’s leadership could make a significant impact in bringing peace. “India supported Israel morally like another civilian world. PM Modi is not worried about what the world will think about him. He came forward and he wished everybody a new year here. Whether it’s a Muslim New Year, he wishes them. Whether it’s a Jewish New Year, he wishes them,” she said.
“So I feel when somebody says, oh, India is supporting Israel, they are supporting Israel morally, like the rest of the world, like the rest of the civilian world. I feel if Modi Ji comes forward, we will have peace. We will have peace,” she added.
Reena also highlighted the ongoing struggle to secure the return of hostages, saying, “It’s already one year and no one seems to see an end to the hostages coming home and the war ends.”
Reena, who operated hotels in Israel, explained how the conflict has affected businesses. “The situation is dire, with businesses shutting down, and people struggling financially. My own hotel business has been impacted, from COVID to ongoing conflict,” she said.
“The Indian community in Israel is struggling. Many have lost businesses, and there’s no compensation or help from the government. Tourism, a significant sector in Israel, has come to a standstill. Tourists don’t want to visit a country where bomb shelters are a constant reality nowadays,” she added.
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Tensions in West Asia escalated further on Tuesday when Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets and missiles at civilians in the greater Haifa region, according to Israel.
In a post on X, the Israel Foreign Ministry said, “BREAKING: Hezbollah has just launched over 100 rockets and missiles at Israeli civilians in the greater Haifa region, marking a serious escalation in its aggression.”
The ministry also reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to defending its citizens: “Israel will take all necessary measures to defend its people.”
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported the attack on Haifa, stating on X, “Today, Hezbollah fired approx. 135 projectiles into Israel. One year ago today, Hezbollah started terrorizing Israeli civilians and have not stopped since.”
In response, an Israeli Air Force drone targeted Hezbollah’s rocket launchers used in the attack on Haifa, as reported by *The Times of Israel*.
This conflict began on October 7 last year, when Hamas launched a large-scale terror attack against Israel.
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