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India sends second batch of aid to Palestine: Jaishankar

The C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) departed for Egypt's El-Arish airport with around 32-tonne-aid.

India on Sunday, November 19, sent a second batch of humanitarian aid for the Palestinians suffering amid the war between Israel and Hamas militants, as confirmed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

S Jaishankar took to his X to share the development. He said, “We continue to deliver humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine.”

“Second @IAF_MCC C17 aircraft carrying 32 tonnes of aid departs for the El-Arish Airport in Egypt,” he added.

On October 22, India sent its first batch of aid, including medical and disaster relief, to Palestine. Almost 6.5 tons of medical aid and 32 tons of disaster relief materials were sent to Palestine.

The war was triggered by unprecedented attacks by Hamas militants on October 7. More than 1,200 people were killed in Israel and over 12,000 Palestinians are believed to have died in Gaza in the Israeli offensive that followed.

This post was last modified on November 19, 2023 12:47 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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