London celebrates Israel attacks, police strengthen patrolling

LONDON: The people of London are celebrating Israel's attack against Hamas. The London Metropolitan Police has intensified patrolling after videos of people's joyous demonstrations on some streets in London went viral on social media.

London's Metropolitan Police X said that they are aware of the conflict on the Israeli and Gaza borders and that the ongoing conflict will lead to protests in the coming days. Last day, more than 300 people were killed in an attack by the Palestinian organization Hamas against Israel.

Meantime, Israel has stepped up its setback to Hamas' surprise attack. Israel claims to have destroyed 17 Hamas centres so far. Heavy airstrikes began in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, after the Israeli Prime Minister announced that there would be a heavy response to the attack. The death toll is expected to rise further. Israel is preparing to launch another airstrike and has ordered people to evacuate seven areas of Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously stated that strong response will continue. Meantime, the United States has come forward offering all support to Israel. President Joe Biden spoke on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel. India also declared support for Israel.

Meanwhile, reports said the death toll in the attack by Hamas has crossed 300. Many including soldiers, women and children are in the hands of terrorists. Hamas was infiltrating not only by land and sea, but also by air using para-gliders. They started shooting and killing everyone they saw. The hostages were brutally beaten and many were forcibly taken to Gaza. It is reported that many towns in Israel have been captured by Hamas. They attacked Israeli soldiers and set fire to military vehicles.

The rockets fell on both sides and buildings and vehicles became fireballs. The leader of Hamas's military department, Muhammad Deif, said that 5000 rockets were fired into Israel in 20 minutes. Hundreds of injured people have been taken to Israeli hospitals. Many are in critical condition. Hundreds of people along the Gaza border have fled since the outbreak of fighting, and airports in southern Israel have been closed. The Israeli military asked people to stay near bomb shelters.

The central government has directed the Indians in Israel to be vigilant. The war is in the area where Indians, including the Malayalees, live. It is reported that 18000 Indians are in the war zones. The government has asked everyone not to go out and take shelter in bunkers. A decision will be taken to evacuate the Indians only after monitoring the situation. Air India has suspended its services to Israel, keeping safety in mind.