India committed two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict

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• Mar 5, 2024 | Srijani Purkayastha

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children.....

Digital desk: Permanent Representative of India to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said in the United Nations General Assembly on Monday that India is committed to the two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. Speaking at the UNGA briefing on the Gaza crisis, she said that India strongly condemns the deaths of civilians in the conflict and called for humanitarian aid to be scaled up.

Highlighting the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict, Kamboj expressed the loss of civilian lives and called for respect for international law and humanitarian principles. She denounced terrorism in all its forms and demanded the immediate release of hostages.

“Only a Two-State solution, achieved through direct and meaningful negotiations between both sides on final status issues, will deliver an enduring peace. India is committed to supporting a two-state solution where the Palestinian people can live freely in an independent country within secure borders, with due regard to the security needs of Israel," Kamboj said.

She also said, “India's position on the conflict has been clear and has been stated on several occasions by our leadership. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children. As I mentioned before, this has also resulted in an alarming humanitarian crisis. This is clearly unacceptable.”

"We urge all parties to come together in this endeavor. We welcome the efforts of the UN and international community in this regard. India has provided humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine and will continue to do so," Kamboj added.

Overall, India's stance at the UN reflects its commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Israel-Palestine conflict and its support for humanitarian efforts to alleviate the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing violence.