Israel-Hamas war: Lagos state government airlifts 310 pilgrims from Isreal
The Lagos State Government has airlifted 310 Nigerians who participated in a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel’s capital, back home, following the surprise attack by Hamas on Israeli communities Saturday morning which led to an all-out war between both parties.
Penpushing reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement via his X handle on Tuesday, and expressed happiness that the government has successfully airlifted and returned all pilgrims back home
“I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all three hundred and ten (310) citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel. I want to thank you all for your concern and I must also express my joy to our Ministry of Home Affairs for a job well done. We pray for peace in Israel, and indeed the world at large’, he wrote
Penpushing further reports that analysts described it as the biggest attack Hamas launched on Israel in years with many killed and hostages taken, as gunmen were seen entering Israeli towns after a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, the Israel said Hamas has declared war and in response, its army and air force launched strikes on Gaza with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promising harsh retaliation.
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