India has always supported a negotiated two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine issue, leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders at peace with Israel.
Concerned over the deteriorating security situation and loss of civilian lives in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, India urged both sides at the United Nations to reduce tension and refrain from violence. India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Yojana Patel, in her remarks on the Israel-Hamas war at the emergency special session of the UN General Assembly on Friday (local time), said India is deeply concerned over the deteriorating security situation and the staggering losses. Civilians are losing their lives in the ongoing conflict. Increasing hostilities in the region will further increase the humanitarian crisis. All parties need to demonstrate the utmost responsibility.
He said that India has always supported a negotiated two-state solution for Israel-Palestine. Ms Patel said India urges all parties to de-escalate tensions, refrain from violence, and work towards creating conditions for the early resumption of direct peace talks.
India always supported the country solution
India has always supported a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue, leading to the establishment of a sovereign, independent, and viable State of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders at peace with Israel. To this end, we urge the parties to de-escalate tensions, refrain from violence, and work towards creating conditions for the early resumption of direct peace talks, Patel said.
He said, 'We hope that the deliberations of this gathering will send a clear message against terrorism and violence and will expand the possibilities for diplomacy and dialogue to address the humanitarian crisis we face.'
Ms. Patel described Hamas's attacks on Israel on October 7 as "shocking" and insisted they deserved condemnation. He said India calls for the immediate and unconditional release of the hostages.
(PC: Freepik)
