India emphasized the pressing nature of the Gaza conflict, labeling it a matter of "serious concern." On Monday, during the 55th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, India's External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, stressed the urgency of finding a sustainable resolution to the humanitarian crisis spawned by the ongoing conflicts. Jaishankar condemned terrorism and hostage-taking unequivocally, expressing hope that the conflict would not escalate further, both within the region and beyond.
India particularly condemned the Hamas terror attack that occurred on October 7 of the previous year. Jaishankar, speaking from New Delhi via video link, reiterated the nation's stance against terrorism and underscored the importance of upholding international humanitarian law.
He stressed the need to prevent the conflict from expanding geographically and highlighted the importance of pursuing a two-state solution that allows both Palestinians and Israelis to coexist peacefully.
During an interactive session at the Munich Security Conference earlier in the month, Jaishankar reaffirmed India's longstanding support for a two-state solution to the Palestine issue. He noted that India has upheld this position for decades and emphasized that the global consensus on the urgency of this solution has strengthened over time.
Meanwhile, Israel intensified its military operations in Gaza in response to a significant attack on Israeli cities by Hamas militants on October 7. The attack resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 individuals in Israel, with over 220 others being abducted, some of whom were later released during a temporary ceasefire.
According to Gaza authorities, nearly 30,000 individuals lost their lives in the Israeli offensive.
India has consistently advocated for de-escalation and the creation of conditions conducive to direct peace negotiations, with the aim of achieving a two-state solution to the Palestine issue.
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