New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conveyed warm 'Rosh Hashanah' greetings to her Israeli counterpart, Isaac Herzog, and to the global Jewish community, marking the beginning of the Jewish New Year. In a post on X, President Murmu wrote, "Excellency Isaac Herzog, on behalf of the Government and people of India, I convey heartfelt Rosh Hashanah greetings to you and the Jewish community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier on Monday extended his greetings to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Jewish community worldwide. Warmest Rosh Hashanah greetings to my friend Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the people of Israel and the Jewish community worldwide. This year's Rosh Hashanah observance comes against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has claimed thousands of lives over the past year.