<p>Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Located in the Kannur district of the state, about 463 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and over 2,300 km south of the national capital New Delhi, the Maryan Apparel Private Limited reportedly produces 100,000 units of Israeli Police uniforms at an annual average.</p>

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<p>Annually, representatives from the Israeli Police also conduct quality assessments at the factory to ensure the uniform standards are met, an India Today report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The factory is under the ownership of Thomas Olickal, a Mumbai-based businessman hailing from Kerala.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel Police's connect with Kerala</strong></h2>

<p>While speaking to the India Today publication&nbsp;about the collaboration between the factory and the Israeli Police, Shijin Kumar, the factory's manager, shared that the partnership began eight years ago when an inquiry was initiated by the Israeli authorities to supply Police uniforms for their personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the factory has consistently provided uniforms to meet their requirements, the India Today report said further.</p>

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<p>"We have provided uniforms to the Philippian Army and the government officials of Kuwait earlier. Later, an inquiry from Israel came. The officials from the Israeli police also came down to Kerala and examined how our factory functions before finalising it (agreement for the supply of uniforms)," Shijin said.</p>

<p>"We have successfully delivered the order given to us every year," he added.</p>

<p>The company's initial Kerala outlet was located in the capital Thiruvananthapuram but later relocated to Kannur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The factory employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with more than 95 per cent of the workforce comprising&nbsp;women, India Today reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police.

Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police. Located in the Kannur district of the state, about 463 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and over 2,300 km south of the national capital New Delhi, the Maryan Apparel Private Limited reportedly produces 100,000 units of Israeli Police uniforms at an annual average. Also read | Indian Army studying Israel-Hamas war to draw lessons, upgrade strategy Annually, representatives from the Israeli Police also conduct quality assessments at the factory to ensure the uniform standards are met, an India Today report said. The factory is under the ownership of Thomas Olickal, a Mumbai-based businessman hailing from Kerala. Israel Police's connect with Kerala While speaking to the India Today publication about the collaboration between the factory and the Israeli Police, Shijin Kumar, the factory's manager, shared that the partnership began eight years ago when an inquiry was initiated by the Israeli authorities to supply Police uniforms for their personnel. Since then, the factory has consistently provided uniforms to meet their requirements, the India Today report said further. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Around 18,000 Indians live in Israel, Indian govt deploys chartered planes × "We have provided uniforms to the Philippian Army and the government officials of Kuwait earlier. Later, an inquiry from Israel came. The officials from the Israeli police also came down to Kerala and examined how our factory functions before finalising it (agreement for the supply of uniforms)," Shijin said. "We have successfully delivered the order given to us every year," he added. The company's initial Kerala outlet was located in the capital Thiruvananthapuram but later relocated to Kannur. The factory employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with more than 95 per cent of the workforce comprising women, India Today reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

This factory in India's Kerala, with 95 pc women workforce, supplies uniform to Israel Police

It has been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas war began and 11 days since the Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant imposed a crippling siege on the Gaza Strip. This is a region that's been living under a Israeli blockade for the last 17 years that is from 2006 onwards. Keep watching to know more on-ground details.

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While the death toll continues to go up in the Palestinian territory of Gaza tensions are also on the rise on the Northern front. Talking about Israel's northern border with Lebanon, Israel shares a 130 km border with Lebanon and the situation is always tense in this region. Lebanon is home to one of the most powerful Islamist movements, the Hezbollah group, and has a powerful military faction. It has extended its full support to Hamas.

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<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President&nbsp;Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19).&nbsp;He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.&nbsp;It is worth noting that India has "strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack on Israel" and is "in favour of direct negotiations for establishing a two-state solution."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X social media platform, Modi wrote, "Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences for the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India's long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Days after Hamas' attack on Israel, Modi had spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and showed his support for the West Asian nation which witnessed the killing of thousands of its civilians. India and Israel are long-standing allies and the leaders of both nations share great camaraderie.</p>

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<p>“I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, the prime minister had posted at the time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>India has already flagged concerns over growing civilian casualties and urged for international humanitarian laws to be adhered to. In order to assist the Indians stranded in Israel, MEA set up a 24-hour control room and launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring them back to India.</p>

<p>The outrage in the Israel-Hamas war has mounted significantly after an inhumane attack on a Gaza hospital which left hundreds reportedly dead and injured.&nbsp;The Israel Defense Forces (IDF)&nbsp;has released a recording of an alleged intercepted conversation between two Hamas militants who lamented that the deadly strike on the hospital occurred by a projectile fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). However, PIJ has denied any involvement and instead accused Israel of the attack on the hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19). He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday (Oct 19). He reiterated India's stance on the Israel-Palestine issue. It is worth noting that India has "strongly condemned the horrific terrorist attack on Israel" and is "in favour of direct negotiations for establishing a two-state solution." In a post on X social media platform, Modi wrote, "Spoke to the President of the Palestinian Authority H.E. Mahmoud Abbas. Conveyed my condolences for the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza. We will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people. Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India's long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue." Also Read | 'Any help from New Delhi is welcome' for release of over 200 hostages, says Israel envoy to India Days after Hamas' attack on Israel, Modi had spoken with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and showed his support for the West Asian nation which witnessed the killing of thousands of its civilians. India and Israel are long-standing allies and the leaders of both nations share great camaraderie. Also Read | This factory in India's Kerala, with 95 pc women workforce, supplies uniform to Israel Police “I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation. People of India stand firmly with Israel in this difficult hour. India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”, the prime minister had posted at the time. Watch | Israel-Palestine war: 5 Hezbollah fighters killed in latest clashes × India has already flagged concerns over growing civilian casualties and urged for international humanitarian laws to be adhered to. In order to assist the Indians stranded in Israel, MEA set up a 24-hour control room and launched 'Operation Ajay' to bring them back to India. The outrage in the Israel-Hamas war has mounted significantly after an inhumane attack on a Gaza hospital which left hundreds reportedly dead and injured. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released a recording of an alleged intercepted conversation between two Hamas militants who lamented that the deadly strike on the hospital occurred by a projectile fired by Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). However, PIJ has denied any involvement and instead accused Israel of the attack on the hospital. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. × v

Indian PM Modi pledges humanitarian aid to Palestinians in talks with President Abbas

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi slammed Israel's bombardment of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, predicting that the incident would bring the Israeli state to its knees.

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It has been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas war began, at least 1,400 Israelis are dead and close to 4,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israeli campaign of relentless airstrikes. An estimated of 200 Israelis, many of whom are soldiers, are held captive under the custody of Hamas.

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The Rafah border crossing has become the flashpoint in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel says there has been no ceasefire at the border crossing. Egypt says it is unwilling to allow Palestinians into Northern Sinai. What does Egypt fear?

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Violent clashes erupted in the West Bank region which has claimed eight lives. After the Gaza hospital blast, frustration is mounting on the ground among the people. And it is not just directed against Israel, locals are also questioning their own leadership. To know more watch this interview with War Correspondent & Analyst Elijah J Magnier.

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Violent clashes erupted in the West Bank region which has claimed eight lives. After the Gaza hospital blast, frustration is mounting on the ground among the people. And it is not just directed against Israel, locals are also questioning their own leadership.

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Joe Biden is in Tel Aviv but his efforts to bring down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced massive setbacks even before he departed for West Asia. Jordan called off the US president's planned Summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at Gaza Hospital killed hundreds.

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The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is in Israel and he pledged solidarity with Israel even as he announced more humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip in a joint press briefing after their meeting. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated his call that this war is not just Israel's battle but the battle of the civilized and free world.

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US President Joe Biden hugged Netanyahu when he arrived in Tel Aviv and backed Israel's version of who is responsible for the Gaza hospital blast that killed 471 which the Palestine Health Ministry by the Islamic jihad group, while the Intelligence have different death toll.

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Lending hands are coming for Gaza. Aids are about to reach the war-torn zone. Egypt agreed to reopen its border crossing with Gaza to allow aid to reach Palestinians.

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Since the Israel-Hamas War started over 5,000 people on both sides have lost their lives and there's no chance of a ceasefire at least not anytime soon. Diplomatic efforts have also failed to bring Waring factions to the same table while both sides continue to exchange fire so the first question that arises is what happens next.

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In the early hours of October 7th Israelis living near the border with Gaza awoke to sounds of Hamas militants terrorizing killing and kidnapping their neighbours as the hours stretched on. Israelis hid in fear and Terror at the atrocities they wondered if they would even live through this nightmare. 11 days after the Hamas attack on Israel the situation for the hostages remained grim.

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A resolution that would have called for a ceasefire in the conflict to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and denounced Hamas' onslaught on Israel was rejected by the United States.

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Joe Biden's efforts to bring down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced massive setbacks even before he departed for West Asia. Jordan called off the US president's planned Summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at Gaza Hospital killed hundreds.

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It's been 13 days since the Israel-Hamas War started, over 5,000 people on both sides have lost their lives and a ceasefire does not seem in sight. Diplomatic efforts have failed to bring the warring factions to the same table. So, what happens next?

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US President Biden is expected to ask Congress to approve about 100 billion dollars in emergency funds to arm Israel, Ukraine And Taiwan, besides fortifying the US-Mexico border. So,the question remains can Washington afford to fuel the war of its allies when it has just averted a financial crisis in the country....

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Amid the devastating Israel-Hamas war, many Israelis still await the return of their loved ones who are held captive by Hamas. WION's correspondent Jodie Cohen talked to some of such kin of the hostages who shared their pain with her.

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Russia's foreign minister has pledged his full support to North Korea on a visit to Pyongyang where he called the US Policy towards the nuclear-armed state as dangerous. South Korean authorities have claimed that Hamas militants and North Korea were connected in various fields including arms deals, military tactics and training.

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<p>The Gaza hospital attack is being widely condemned by world leaders and human rights activists alike. Joining the voices now is Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Prize winner who condemned the horrific incident that led to the killing of hundreds of Palestinians. As many continue to await the arrival of humanitarian aid in Gaza, the activist demanded Israel to let the assistance flow into the war-ravaged region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Nobel Prize winner also directed $300,000&nbsp;to three charities in order to lend a helping hand to Palestinians who came under the deadly strike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a post on X, she wrote, “I’m horrified to see the bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza and unequivocally condemn it. I urge the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and reiterate the call for a ceasefire. I am directing $300K to three charities helping Palestinian people under attack."</p>

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<p>This comes as US President Joe Biden assured that Israel agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to reach Gaza from Egypt. However, it will be affirmed that the aid reached civilians and not the Hamas Islamist group.</p>

<p>It is worth noting that Israel stopped sending food, fuel, and water to Gaza after the turmoil that set off in Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack. There are many negotiating parties who are striving hard to bring some sort of a truce to unlock aid to Gazans.</p>

<h2><strong>US walking tight diplomatic rope</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The US and other countries are walking a tight diplomatic rope to bring an end to the air strikes&nbsp; and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the latest, UK PM Rishi Sunak, during a press conference in Jerusalem, told his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, "I want to share the condolences for the people. We absolutely back Israel to defend itself as per international law, to go after against Hamas."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He added, "We recognised the Palestinian people are victims of Hamas as well." Sunak backed Israel on its decision to let aid enter Gaza. The British PM also said that the UK will increase aid for the war-torn Gaza Strip.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Pope Francis has also come forward and made an appeal for peace in these unprecedented times.</p>

<p>He said, “The situation in Gaza is desperate. Please let everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe. The possible widening of the conflict is disturbing. Let the weapons be silenced; let the cry for peace be heard from the poor, from the people, from the children!"</p>

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The Gaza hospital attack is being widely condemned by world leaders and human rights activists alike. Joining the voices now is Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Prize winner who condemned the horrific incident that led to the killing of hundreds of Palestinians.

The Gaza hospital attack is being widely condemned by world leaders and human rights activists alike. Joining the voices now is Malala Yousafzai, the Nobel Prize winner who condemned the horrific incident that led to the killing of hundreds of Palestinians. As many continue to await the arrival of humanitarian aid in Gaza, the activist demanded Israel to let the assistance flow into the war-ravaged region. The Nobel Prize winner also directed $300,000 to three charities in order to lend a helping hand to Palestinians who came under the deadly strike. In a post on X, she wrote, “I’m horrified to see the bombing of al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza and unequivocally condemn it. I urge the Israeli government to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza and reiterate the call for a ceasefire. I am directing $300K to three charities helping Palestinian people under attack." Also Read | US President Biden meets woman who distracted Hamas gunmen with coffee and cookies, applauds her This comes as US President Joe Biden assured that Israel agreed to allow humanitarian assistance to reach Gaza from Egypt. However, it will be affirmed that the aid reached civilians and not the Hamas Islamist group. It is worth noting that Israel stopped sending food, fuel, and water to Gaza after the turmoil that set off in Israel after the October 7 Hamas attack. There are many negotiating parties who are striving hard to bring some sort of a truce to unlock aid to Gazans. US walking tight diplomatic rope The US and other countries are walking a tight diplomatic rope to bring an end to the air strikes and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In the latest, UK PM Rishi Sunak, during a press conference in Jerusalem, told his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, "I want to share the condolences for the people. We absolutely back Israel to defend itself as per international law, to go after against Hamas." Also Read | Hamas used North Korea-made weapons in its attack against Israel: Report He added, "We recognised the Palestinian people are victims of Hamas as well." Sunak backed Israel on its decision to let aid enter Gaza. The British PM also said that the UK will increase aid for the war-torn Gaza Strip. Watch | Israel's Iron Dome System: Touted as world's best defence system × Pope Francis has also come forward and made an appeal for peace in these unprecedented times. He said, “The situation in Gaza is desperate. Please let everything possible be done to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe. The possible widening of the conflict is disturbing. Let the weapons be silenced; let the cry for peace be heard from the poor, from the people, from the children!" (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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The five Hezbollah fighters were killed in clashes along the Lebanese-Israeli borders tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to escalate. Hezbollah has announced the death of at least about 10 of its fighters.

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Ahead of its anticipated ground invasion in the Gaza Strip, Israel claims to be in discussions with SpaceX about establishing Starlink internet services to support its communications during combat.

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The Rafah border crossing has become the flashpoint in the Israel-Hamas war. Israel says there has been no ceasefire at the border crossing. Egypt says it is unwilling to allow Palestinians into Northern Sinai. What does Egypt fear? To know more watch this interview with the co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions Movement Omar Barghouti.

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Israel has come under the worst attack it has seen in decades. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to crush the enemy, which is the militant group Hamas.

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US President Joe Biden has assured full support to Israel during his short visit to the country. Biden asserted Israel wasn't behind the deadly rocket strike on a Gaza hospital that killed 500 people. He also announced the resumption of urgent aid to the besieged Palestinian enclave.

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