Agra: A prayer session in support of the Palestinians was organised at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) campus after the Friday namaz.More than 1,300 Palestinians have died in Israels retaliatory bombing of Gaza, after Hamas surprise attack on the Jewish state. killing killed at least 1,200 people on October 7."The prayer was conducted for peace, and safety of innocent people who are facing danger in Palestine. No one here in AMU supports violence," AMU proctor, Ali Nawaz Zaidi, said. Student leader Salman Gauri said a general body meeting of students was called in which it was decided to hold prayers for the safety of Palestinians. Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh police took extra precautions and conducted flag march in various districts, keeping the tense situation in mind.We also published the following articles recentlyPalestinians scramble for safety as Israel pounds sealed-off Gaza Strip to punish HamasIsraeli warplanes continue to pound the Gaza Strip, causing widespread destruction and forcing people to seek safety in the sealed-off territory. Humanitarian groups are urging the creation of corridors for aid delivery, as hospitals are overwhelmed and running out of supplies. Israel has halted the entry of essential goods into Gaza, exacerbating the crisis. The conflict, which has claimed nearly 1,900 lives, is expected to escalate. There are concerns that the violence could spread beyond Gaza, with exchanges of fire occurring on Israels northern borders with Lebanon and Syria.Timeline: Conflict between Israel & Palestinians in GazaHamas, the Palestinian Islamist movement, has launched its largest assault on Israel in years, with fighters crossing the border and firing a barrage of rockets from Gaza. In response, Israel has begun its own strikes against Hamas targets in Gaza. This latest escalation adds to a timeline of major flare-ups in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip, which has seen previous wars and periods of violence. The situation has prompted Israel to declare a war footing and call up reservists.Israel vows complete siege of Gaza as it strikes the Palestinian territory after incursion by HamasIsrael has declared a total siege on the Gaza Strip as its military searches for militants and continues to attack the area. The fighting has largely died down, but Israel has called up reservists and is preparing for more intense fighting. Palestinian militants continue to fire rockets at Israel, causing casualties and damage. The conflict has already resulted in a high number of deaths, with civilians paying a heavy price. Israel has also declared war on Hamas and is aiming to destroy their military capabilities. Egypt is attempting to mediate a ceasefire between the two sides.

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