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India reiterates call for ‘sovereign, independent, viable state of Palestine’
October 12, 2023 08:24 pm | Updated October 13, 2023 08:07 am IST - NEW DELHI
India’s “longstanding and consistent” policy on Palestinian state remains unchanged, says MEA spokesperson; Operation Ajay begins Thursday with evacuation of 230 Indians from Israel
KALLOL BHATTACHERJEE
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its call for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state saying that there was an “obligation” to uphold humanitarian principles. File | Photo Credit: ANI
India reiterated its call for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state on Thursday, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying that there was an “obligation” to uphold humanitarian principles.
Operation Ajay, India’s mission to rescue its citizens from conflict-hit Israel, will begin on Thursday evening, with the first flight expected to evacuate 230 Indians, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at his weekly press briefing. He added that India is in close contact with “relevant stakeholders” on the fast unfolding situation.
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‘Longstanding policy’
“India always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognised borders, side by side at peace with Israel,” Mr. Bagchi said, emphasising that India’s position on Palestine has been “longstanding and consistent” and that there has been no change in that policy.
Evolving situation’
On Operation Ajay, Mr. Bagchi said: “The ferry flight is expected to reach [Israel] later this evening and around 230 passengers will be evacuated in the first flight.” He added that are around 18,000 Indians in Israel right now, with about a dozen in the West Bank, and at least four in the Gaza Strip that is being bombed by Israel.
Also read: How Hamas’s attack unfolded in Israel’s southern border towns
“This is a dynamic situation. It is evolving. I would request Indians in Israel, please do register with the Embassy of India if you have not registered till now. We will have more flights depending on the demand for them,” Mr. Bagchi said, indicating that the Union government is keeping “all options” on the table and will press more aircraft into service for the operation if needed.
One Indian, a caregiver from Kerala, was injured in the attack by Hamas last Saturday, Mr. Bagchi said, adding that the person is currently undergoing treatment. “There has been no Indian casualty,” he said.
Hamas: a terror group?
Mr. Bagchi categorically stated that India considers last Saturday’s strike against Israel a “terrorist attack”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had condemned terrorism and expressed solidarity with the Israeli people following the attack by Hamas on Saturday.
The official spokesperson said that there was a “universal obligation” to observe humanitarian law, but also emphasised the requirement to fight against international terrorism.
However, Mr. Bagchi did not give a clear answer to a journalist’s question on whether India considers Hamas a terror organisation. Saying that such a determination was the responsibility of other departments, the MEA spokesperson said, “Our focus is to help our citizens.”
‘Talking to all stakeholders’
His comments were the first set of detailed remarks from the MEA about the situation in West Asia, since Saturday’s air, land and sea attack on Israel and its retaliatory air attack on the Gaza Strip.
“In the world of diplomacy, we are always engaged in conversation and contacts. Of course we maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders at various levels,” Mr. Bagchi noted.
Logic has nothing to do with them. They blaming Muslims for Holocaust.. can you believe them. Then they says jews for living in Jerusalem some 5 thousands years...You know who was 100% Semite, Jesus (PBUH) so if Jews got him “killed” not according to us is that not the worst type of Anti semitism? But if Jesus (PBUH) was was correcting and calling the Jews of his time wrong he was Anti semitic? See how twisted this whole logic is?
They are supplying weapons and man power to Isreal. This country hate Muslims but their girls love to marry MuslimsHow many Polish nationals or Polish Jews live in Israel? This is the 8th polish c-130 I’ve tracked in the past 6 days:
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I can tell back track or not. These Nazi Indian animal vermins will never be forgiven for supporting genocide of our people. They will be deported from Arab nations.Why are they backtracking now
They don't want to make the make the gulf Arabs angry.Why are they backtracking now
I think the fine print seems to suggest it is 'our' (U.S.) war too now. If so, at least go through a proforma Congressional authorization like we did for Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Let the State department make statements that they tried to get a hold of Hamas without Armageddon but were not successful. Insert those shot/burnt/beheaded pictures into Congressional record. Get a Congressional hearing or two from survivors so the public feels yes, we are justified in joining the war as we did during the Kuwait war in 1990. At least do it for history. If we are to become a part of killing a couple of hundred thousand people, at least get the process right. Otherwise, if this becomes another Iraq or Afghanistan, whom are you going to blame? Biden's election is in November 2024. Lot of things can go wrong in a year and a month.
- The fake stories of 40 babies which even IDF and White house admitted is fake?bull-fucking-shit.
This drama-acting AFTER they slaughtered sleeping babies and kids and shot dogs!
What kind of depraved idiots buy or fall for this kind of bull shit?
**** Hamas. and their supporters
They are supplying weapons and man power to Isreal. This country hate Muslims but their girls love to marry with Muslims
More airstrikes on Gaza now.Expectant mothers and babies in Gaza MAY Die:
Dozens of babies are born in Gaza every day, some birthdays are imminent. According to UNFPA - That is equal to 166 births per day, taking place with inadequate access to healthcare or even clean water, the agency said.
"UNFPA is prepositioning supplies to be ready to deliver if siege conditions are lifted. We have provided medicines essential for safe delivery to the health authorities in Gaza and we are providing dignity kits to UNRWA shelters."
One agency staff member based inside Gaza and continuing to provide services, spoke for many UN workers caught up in the violence along with hundreds of thousands of civilians, noting that "my only goal is to breathe. To stay alive."
Without hospital facilities, incubators, clean water, hygiene and medical care, expectant mothers and new born Palestinian babies MAY die.
You need to relax. Not everyone has to be faujeet. Its just true there have been protests in karachi too and no protest was stopped by anyone nor police nor others.
India reiterates call for ‘sovereign, independent, viable state of Palestine’
October 12, 2023 08:24 pm | Updated October 13, 2023 08:07 am IST - NEW DELHI
India’s “longstanding and consistent” policy on Palestinian state remains unchanged, says MEA spokesperson; Operation Ajay begins Thursday with evacuation of 230 Indians from Israel
KALLOL BHATTACHERJEE
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its call for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state saying that there was an “obligation” to uphold humanitarian principles. File | Photo Credit: ANI
India reiterated its call for the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state on Thursday, with the Ministry of External Affairs saying that there was an “obligation” to uphold humanitarian principles.
Operation Ajay, India’s mission to rescue its citizens from conflict-hit Israel, will begin on Thursday evening, with the first flight expected to evacuate 230 Indians, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at his weekly press briefing. He added that India is in close contact with “relevant stakeholders” on the fast unfolding situation.
Israel-Hamas war, day 6 LIVE updates | Netanyahu vows that Hamas will be crushed
‘Longstanding policy’
“India always advocated the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognised borders, side by side at peace with Israel,” Mr. Bagchi said, emphasising that India’s position on Palestine has been “longstanding and consistent” and that there has been no change in that policy.
Evolving situation’
On Operation Ajay, Mr. Bagchi said: “The ferry flight is expected to reach [Israel] later this evening and around 230 passengers will be evacuated in the first flight.” He added that are around 18,000 Indians in Israel right now, with about a dozen in the West Bank, and at least four in the Gaza Strip that is being bombed by Israel.
Also read: How Hamas’s attack unfolded in Israel’s southern border towns
“This is a dynamic situation. It is evolving. I would request Indians in Israel, please do register with the Embassy of India if you have not registered till now. We will have more flights depending on the demand for them,” Mr. Bagchi said, indicating that the Union government is keeping “all options” on the table and will press more aircraft into service for the operation if needed.
One Indian, a caregiver from Kerala, was injured in the attack by Hamas last Saturday, Mr. Bagchi said, adding that the person is currently undergoing treatment. “There has been no Indian casualty,” he said.
Hamas: a terror group?
Mr. Bagchi categorically stated that India considers last Saturday’s strike against Israel a “terrorist attack”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had condemned terrorism and expressed solidarity with the Israeli people following the attack by Hamas on Saturday.
The official spokesperson said that there was a “universal obligation” to observe humanitarian law, but also emphasised the requirement to fight against international terrorism.
However, Mr. Bagchi did not give a clear answer to a journalist’s question on whether India considers Hamas a terror organisation. Saying that such a determination was the responsibility of other departments, the MEA spokesperson said, “Our focus is to help our citizens.”
‘Talking to all stakeholders’
His comments were the first set of detailed remarks from the MEA about the situation in West Asia, since Saturday’s air, land and sea attack on Israel and its retaliatory air attack on the Gaza Strip.
“In the world of diplomacy, we are always engaged in conversation and contacts. Of course we maintain close contacts with all relevant stakeholders at various levels,” Mr. Bagchi noted.