Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 18 (ANI): A collective recitation of 'Hanuman Chalisa Path' was held in the holy city of Ayodhya to show support for war-torn Israel.

The group recital of the Hanuman Chalisa was conducted in the Ascetic Cantonment Temple, in the city of Lord Ram, Ayodhya. The sages and saints of Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya were present at the event.

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Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya Maharaj Tapasvi of Cantonment Temple Ayodhya said that the 1.25 lakh Hanuman Chalisa Path was conducted in order to show support for Israel during Navratri and that it was completed today on October 18.

Speaking on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Acharya said, "The war going on between Israel and Palestine is a war between humanity and terrorism. All the nations should support Israel. Israel's fight is only against terrorism."

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"Do not link terrorism with religion. Keep an eye on the terrorists in your respective nations. Identify those people in your country who are praying in support of the terrorist organization Hamas. Take strict action against them," the Acharya said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in an explosion at a hospital in Gaza, saying he was "deeply shocked" by the incident.

Also expressing concern over the mounting civilian casualties in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, those behind such deaths should be "held responsible".

An explosion at the hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday claimed the lives of hundreds of people, according to health authorities in the Hamas-run enclave, Reuters reported.

A Gaza civil defence chief claimed on Al-Jazeera television that over 300 people were killed in the explosion at the Gaza hospital.

The war between Israel and Hamas entered its 12th day on Wednesday. The war has claimed over 4,000 lives since it began on October 7.

Thousands of people who have been displaced have flocked to hospitals, seeking refuge around them in hopes they will be safer. (ANI)

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