'We are in serious difficulty,' says indian stranded in Israel...

An indian resident of israel has used social media to contact the government and explain the dire situation he has been in since Hamas attacked israel from many fronts, infiltrating its land and launching at least 5,000 missiles and rockets at it. The indian prasad claimed that more than 5,000 rockets had been launched at israel and that "we are in deep trouble." In a recorded statement, prasad is heard saying, "Up to this point, more than 5,000 missiles have been fired [on Israel]. Right now, we are in serious peril. We are unable to leave the house or remain inside.

At least 27 people who left for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem are currently stuck in Bethlehem because of the rising tensions between israel and palestine, according to meghalaya Chief minister Conrad Sangma. To ensure their safe return, he claimed to have spoken to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Conrad Sangma posted on social media that 27 Meghalayans who had traveled to Jerusalem for a holy pilgrimage were now stuck in Bethlehem because of the conflict between israel and Palestine. I'm in contact with the Ministry of External Affairs to make sure they get home safely.

Israel earlier today declared "war" after Hamas militants began missile attacks while infiltrating Israeli territory by land, water, and air and launching an offensive against civilians. israel retaliated by declaring war on Gaza and launching Operation "Iron Swords" to defeat fighters from Hamas there. india issued a warning to its citizens living in israel urging them to "remain vigilant" and "observe safety protocols" after israel and palestine exchanged airstrikes, escalating already strained tensions.