An Indian nurse was killed in the Hamas rocket attacks in Israel.

Soumya Santhosh, a Keralite nurse from India, died when a rocket fired by the Hamas group struck her residence in Ashkelon, Israel.

Soumya Santhosh, a Keralite nurse from India, died when a rocket fired by the Hamas group struck her residence in Ashkelon, Israel.Palestinian militants launched dozens of rockets on Wednesday after Israel launched airstrikes on Gaza. According to sources, at least 35 people have died in the attack. An Indian nurse from Kerala was among those dead. PTI sources quoted Ms. Santhosh's brother-in-law, Saji, saying that she was on the phone and they heard a loud explosion during the call.

Her death was confirmed by Ron Malka, Israeli Ambassador to India, who spoke to Ms. Santosh's family to express his condolences on behalf of the Israeli government. Soumya worked as a caretaker and stayed in the southern Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon for seven years.