"In the initial days of their Gaza offensive, they needed artillery shells, 155mm and 105mm; but we took a policy decision not to supply them. Israel itself is unable to honor its commitments," the source was quoted as saying by the news portal on Thursday.
India exports few weapons to Israel and it is "India which is dependent on Israel for defence supplies, deliveries of some have been impacted due to their own requirements following current situation," the source noted.
On October 7, 2023, Israel was subjected to an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. In addition, Hamas fighters infiltrated the border areas, opened fire on the military and civilians and took hostages. Israeli authorities say that about 1,200 people were killed during the raid.
The Israel Defence Forces launched Operation Swords of Iron in the Gaza Strip and announced a complete blockade of the enclave. The enclave's Health Ministry said that the death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip since October 7 had exceeded 41,000.