India\u2019s Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations, Ambassador R Ravindra on Wednesday said that India is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation and large-scale loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. R Ravindra added that the mounting humanitarian crisis is equally alarming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ambassador made the remarks while representing India at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Open-debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. R Ravindra mentioned the October 7th terror attacks in Israel were shocking and they condemn them unequivocally. He noted that PM Narendra Modi was one of the first global leaders to have conveyed his condolences for the loss of lives and prayers for the innocent victims and their families.
He further mentioned that India stood in solidarity with Israel at their moment of crisis when they were facing these terror attacks. He also conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He said that civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict are a matter of serious and continuing concern, mentioning that all parties must protect civilians, especially women and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He continued that India urged the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and for restarting direct negotiations, including through de-escalation and eschewing violence. The current escalation has once again underscored the need for immediate resumption of credible, direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine and every effort must be made to create conducive conditions for the resumption of these talks, he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
R. Ravindra added that India has sent 38 tons of food and critical medical equipment to the region. He underlined that India has always negotiated a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine issue, resulting in the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognized borders, side by side in peace with Israel, taking into account the legitimate security concerns of Israel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
India also continues to support the Palestinian people through our bilateral development partnership, which includes a wide range of sectors such as health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and information technology. R. Ravindra also reaffirmed India\u2019s firm commitment to achieving a just, peaceful and lasting solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reports stated that the UNSC ministerial meeting, chaired under the Brazilian Presidency of the Council and was addressed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Israel\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs Eli Cohen, Palestine\u2019s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Riyad Al-Maliki and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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