New Delhi: India’s Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, Ambassador R. Ravindra, on Wednesday, highlighted India’s efforts to offer humanitarian help to the civilians in Gaza, who’re affected by the continued conflict between Israel and Hamas. He made the assertion whereas representing India on the United Nations Security Council Open-debate on the “situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”.
He thanked the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for holding the open debate on the most recent spherical of violence in West Asia, and expressed India’s deep concern over the worsening safety scenario and the huge lack of civilian lives within the battle. He stated that India was equally alarmed by the rising humanitarian disaster in Gaza.
“India has sent 38 tons of humanitarian goods, including medicines and equipment, to the people of Palestine. We also urge the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and for restarting direct negotiations, including through de-escalation and issuing violence,” Ravindra stated.
He stated that the escalation of hostilities within the area had solely worsened the dire humanitarian scenario, and had as soon as once more uncovered the fragility of the ceasefire.
India’s Solidarity With Israel And Palestine
Ravindra additionally condemned the phobia assaults that occurred on October 7 in Israel, which killed greater than 1,400 individuals. He stated that India was shocked by these assaults and denounced them unequivocally. He stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of many first world leaders to convey his condolences over the lack of lives and “prayers for the innocent victims and their families”.
“We stood in solidarity with Israel at their moment of crisis when they were facing these terror attacks,” Ravindra stated. He additionally expressed deep shock on the tragic lack of lives on the Al Hali hospital in Gaza, the place tons of of civilians have been killed and hundreds injured. He supplied his heartfelt condolences to the households of the victims and prayers for the speedy restoration of the injured.
He stated that PM Modi had additionally stated that these concerned within the assault “must be held responsible”, and famous that the civilian casualties within the ongoing battle have been a matter of great and persevering with concern. He urged all events to guard civilians, particularly ladies and youngsters.
“The unfolding humanitarian crisis needs to be addressed. We welcome the efforts of the international community for de-escalation and delivery of humanitarian goods to the people of Gaza,” he stated.
India’s Support For A Two-State Solution
Ravindra additionally reaffirmed India’s assist for a two-state answer to the Israel-Palestine concern, which he stated might result in the institution of a sovereign, unbiased and viable state of Palestine, residing inside safe and acknowledged borders, aspect by aspect in peace with Israel, considering the authentic safety considerations of Israel.
“Towards this, we reiterate the need for an early resumption of direct peace negotiations. We also continue to support the Palestinian people through our bilateral development partnership, which covers a wide range of sectors including health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and information technology,” Ravindra stated.
He added that India was additionally supporting grassroots Palestinian establishments of their improvement initiatives. “In these difficult instances, India will proceed to ship humanitarian help to the individuals of Palestine,” India’s deputy everlasting envoy to the UN stated.
He said that the present escalation of the battle had as soon as once more underscored the necessity for quick resumption of credible, direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine. “Every effort must be made to create conducive conditions for the resumption of these talks. We welcome all efforts of regional and global players aimed towards restoring normalcy,” he stated.
