Amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, India has strongly issued its condemnation over civilian deaths in the ongoing conflict and has also declared, that the humanitarian crisis plaguing this region is “simply unacceptable.”
“The conflict in Gaza has been going on for over seven months, and the humanitarian crisis it has triggered has been increasing. There is also the potential for growing instability in the region and beyond. In this context, we view the UNSC’s adoption of resolution 2728 as a positive step.”said India’s permanent representative to UN, Ruchira Kamboj at 10th UNGA Emergency Special Session on Palestine.
She further added, India’s position on this matter is articulately clear. First, due to Israel-Hamas conflict, it has resulted in loss of civilian lives especially women and children.
And second, India also said that they strongly condemn the deaths of civilians in this conflict. International law and humanitarian law must be respected under all circumstances.
However, Kamboj also asserted, that Hamas’s attack on Israel also deserves equal condemnation. Under any circumstances, Terrorism and hostage-taking cannot be justified.
“The terror attacks in Israel on 7 October were shocking, and they deserve our unequivocal condemnation. There can be no justification for terrorism and hostage-taking. India has a longstanding and uncompromising position against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and we demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.”said Kamboj.
She further warned that humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire. In order to avert this disaster, humanitarian aid must be immediately scaled up for Gazans people.
Later, discussing India’s role, Ruchira emphasized that India has been consistently providing humanitarian assistance to the Palestinians and will persist in these efforts.
But she also reiterated India’s stand on two-state solution and has urged the conflicting parties to engage in peace negotiations.
“My leadership has repeatedly emphasized that only a Two-State solution, achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace.” Kamboj said.
Additionally, India also expressed its support for Palestine’s full membership in United Nations.
“In keeping with our longstanding position, we support the membership of Palestine at the UN and therefore, we have voted in favour of this Resolution. We hope that Palestine’s application will be reconsidered by the Security Council in due course and that Palestine’s endeavour to become a member of the UN will get endorsed.”