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Israel-Hamas war: India expresses shock at loss of lives in northern Gaza during aid delivery

Israel-Hamas war: India expresses shock at loss of lives in northern Gaza during aid delivery

Above 100 killed while seeking aid in Gaza.

India on Friday (Mar 1) expressed deep shock at the loss of lives in northern Gaza during the delivery of aid material, and added that the loss of civilian lives was a matter of extreme concern.

"We are deeply shocked at the loss of lives in Northern Gaza yesterday during the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Such loss of civilian lives and the larger humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to be a cause for extreme concern. We reiterate our call for safe and timely delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance," said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

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New Delhi's rare criticism of Israel comes a day afterIsraeli troops allegedly opened fire on Palestinians waiting for aid near Gaza City, killing 112 people and wounding over 700 others.

The incident on Thursday marked the biggest loss of lives in weeks in asingle day, with Palestinian militant groupHamas saying it could throw a spanner in the works of ongoing truce negotiations in Qatar.

US President Joe Biden also indicated the same, saying, "I know it will" when asked if he thought it would complicate ongoing talks.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas termed the incident an "ugly massacre" by Israel.

Watch:Israel war: More than 100 Gazans killed, trampled in chaotic stampede while waiting for aid

A spokesperson for the French foreign ministry said the Jewish nation was responsible under international law for protecting aid distribution to civilians.

(This is a developing story)