Israel-Hamas war: India supports establishing independent state of Palestine at UNGA

At the United Nations General Assembly, India said that it has always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine living within secure borders side by side at peace with Israel.

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj said that India welcomes all efforts by the international community that strive towards a de-escalation of the ongoing conflict and enables the delivery of urgent humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine.

She added, "The message from our leaders has been clear and consistent - we are firmly opposed to terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, clearly against violence and are on the side of adherence to international humanitarian law and ensuring that further escalation is prevented, humanitarian aid delivery continues, all hostages are released unconditionally and all parties work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. Towards this, we also welcome efforts for humanitarian pauses."

Kamboj highlighted that India has already delivered 70 tonnes of disaster relief materials, including medicines and medical supplies, to the people of Palestine.

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