India abstains from voting on UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire
1 year, 1 month ago

India abstains from voting on UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire

Firstpost  

Besides India, countries that abstained included Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Ukraine and the UK India has abstained from voting in a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. India abstained from voting on UN General Assembly resolution on the "protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations" on Gaza crisis. Before the resolution on the Israel-Hamas war was passed, the 193-member body considered an amendment proposed by Canada and co- The amendment proposed by Canada asked for inserting a paragraph in the resolution that would state that the general assembly unequivocally rejects and condemns the terrorist attacks by Hamas that took place in Israel starting on 7 October 2023. Israel has rejected the call for a ceasefire in Gaza which has been passed by the United Nations General Assembly, with the country’s foreign minister describing the resolution as “despicable.” Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen wrote on X, “We reject outright the UN General Assembly despicable call for a ceasefire.” “Israel intends to eliminate Hamas just as the world dealt with the Nazis and ISIS,” he added.

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UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA
1 week, 5 days ago

UN General Assembly demands ‘immediate’ ceasefire in Gaza, supports UNRWA

Al Jazeera  

UN members voted overwhelmingly to demand a ceasefire in Gaza and in support of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. The United Nations General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to demand an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and expressed support for the work of the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees. “Gaza doesn’t exist any more,” Slovenia’s UN Ambassador Samuel Zbogar …

UNGA demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?
1 week, 5 days ago

UNGA demands permanent ceasefire in Gaza: How did your country vote?

Al Jazeera  

The resolution was approved by 158 votes in favour with Germany and Italy voting in favour for the first time. The United Nations General Assembly has voted for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Notably, it also marked the first time that Germany and Italy voted in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza. General Assembly resolutions …

How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?
1 month ago

How has the UNSC voted since the beginning of Israel’s war on Gaza?

Al Jazeera  

The US vetoed a Gaza ceasefire draft resolution; here are all the other Gaza resolutions the Security Council has voted on. Votes in favour: UAE, Russia, Mozambique, Gabon, China UAE, Russia, Mozambique, Gabon, China Votes against: US, UK, France, Japan US, UK, France, Japan Abstentions: Switzerland, Ghana, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania Switzerland, Ghana, Ecuador, Brazil, Albania October 18, 2023, draft resolution …

United Nations General Assembly votes to demand Israel end Palestinian occupation, Australia abstains
3 months ago

United Nations General Assembly votes to demand Israel end Palestinian occupation, Australia abstains

ABC  

The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly voted in favour of a Palestinian resolution demanding Israel end its "unlawful presence" in Gaza and the occupied West Bank within a year. Foreign Minister Penny Wong later said Australia had "worked very hard in New York with others, including the Palestinian delegation, to seek amendments that would enable us to support" the …

India’s commitment to Gaza through the UNRWA
3 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s commitment to Gaza through the UNRWA

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is facing pushback from a number of large donor countries due to the alleged involvement of some of its employees in the October 2023 attack on Israel. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The violence that has engulfed Gaza since October 2023 has led to the loss of …

India abstains on UNGA resolution against Russian offensive in Ukraine
5 months, 1 week ago

India abstains on UNGA resolution against Russian offensive in Ukraine

The Hindu  

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The resolution titled ‘Safety and security of nuclear facilities of Ukraine, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant’ demanded that Russia “immediately cease its aggression …

The question of Palestine’s UN membership
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The question of Palestine’s UN membership

The Hindu  

Israel’s war on Gaza has raised several ethical, political, and diplomatic questions. On May 10, the UNGA overwhelmingly adopted a resolution affirming Palestine’s eligibility to assume full membership in the U.N. When Mongolia’s membership application was stuck in the UNSC, the UNGA intervened with a resolution similar to what was done in the Palestine case, suggesting that Mongolia deserves a …

143 countries snub US to vote in favour of Palestine at United Nations
7 months, 1 week ago

143 countries snub US to vote in favour of Palestine at United Nations

Hindustan Times  

In a major snub to the US support to Israel amid ongoing Gaza war, 143 countries voted in favor of a United Nations resolution to grant additional rights to Palestinians. In the vote at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, nine countries voted against the resolution, including the US and Israel, while 25 countries abstained. The results of a …

UNGA Breaks Into Applause As India Backs UN Resolution Recommending Palestine's Full Membership
7 months, 1 week ago

UNGA Breaks Into Applause As India Backs UN Resolution Recommending Palestine's Full Membership

News 18  

India on Friday voted in favour of a draft UN General Assembly resolution that said Palestine is qualified and should be admitted as a full member of the United Nations and recommended that the Security Council “reconsider” the matter “favourably”. The 193-member General Assembly met in the morning for an emergency special session where the Arab Group resolution ‘Admission of …

Israel envoy shreds UN Charter over Palestine membership vote; India backs resolution
7 months, 1 week ago

Israel envoy shreds UN Charter over Palestine membership vote; India backs resolution

Hindustan Times  

In a strong display of outrage, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan shredded a copy of the United Nations Charter at the General Assembly to protest over the passage of a resolution supporting full membership of Palestine. Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan while speaking during a special session of the UN General Assembly Read here: …

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza
7 months, 1 week ago

India votes in favour of UN membership for Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

Live Mint  

The United Nations backed a Palestinian bid for membership on Friday with 143 countries — including India — voting for recognition. The resolution, introduced by the United Arab Emirates, says, "The State of Palestine is qualified for membership in the United Nations in accordance with Article 4 of the Charter and should therefore be admitted." While the passing of the …

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UN assembly approves resolution granting Palestine new rights and reviving its UN membership bid

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly voted by a wide margin on Friday to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider Palestine’s request to become the 194th member of the United Nations. While Friday’s resolution gives Palestine some new rights and privileges, it reaffirms that it remains a non-member observer state …

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
7 months, 2 weeks ago

United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership

Al Jazeera  

Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises it as qualified to join and extends new rights and privileges. The United Nations General Assembly has backed a Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognising it as qualified to join and recommending the UN Security Council “reconsider the matter favourably”. The vote by the 193-member UNGA …

U.N. assembly approves resolution granting Palestinians new rights and reviving U.N. membership bid
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.N. assembly approves resolution granting Palestinians new rights and reviving U.N. membership bid

LA Times  

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, shown at a 2022 U.N. General Assembly session, first delivered the authority’s application for U.N. membership more than a dozen years ago. The 193-member world body approved the Arab- and Palestinian- While Friday’s resolution gives Palestinians some new rights and privileges, it reaffirms that it remains a nonmember observer state without full U.N. membership and …

India supports ‘Two-State solution’ for Israel and Palestine at UN
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India supports ‘Two-State solution’ for Israel and Palestine at UN

Live Mint  

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj on Thursday emphasized India's commitment to a Two-State solution for Palestinians and Israel. India is committed to supporting a Two-State solution where the Palestinian people are able to live freely in an independent country within secure borders, with due regard to the security needs of Israel.". In the UNGA meeting on …

India at UN reaffirms support to two-state solution for Palestine, urges resumption of peace talks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India at UN reaffirms support to two-state solution for Palestine, urges resumption of peace talks

India TV News  

New York: India has reiterated its support for a two-state solution for the Israel-Palestine conflict amid the ongoing war in Gaza, emphasising that such a solution entails the Palestinian people's ability to live in an independent country with secure borders with due regard to the security needs of Israel. In a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday …

At UN, India condemns civilians death in Israel-Hamas war, says 'humanitarian crisis is unacceptable' I VIDEO
8 months, 2 weeks ago

At UN, India condemns civilians death in Israel-Hamas war, says 'humanitarian crisis is unacceptable' I VIDEO

India TV News  

United Nations: India, on Monday, again reiterated its position on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, where the Ambassador told the United Nations General Assembly that New Delhi stands firm in demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan. Also, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj asserted that the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict …

UNHRC adopts resolution condemning Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza; India, 12 other countries abstain
8 months, 2 weeks ago

UNHRC adopts resolution condemning Israel’s ‘war crimes’ in Gaza; India, 12 other countries abstain

India TV News  

India on Friday abstained from a resolution adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Council calling for Israel to be held accountable for the alleged war crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip. In the resolution adopted on Friday, the UNHRC condemned Israel for the war in Gaza, however, did not make any mention of Hamas or its crimes on …

Hamas says UNSC resolution demanding Gaza truce shows Israel's 'isolation'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Hamas says UNSC resolution demanding Gaza truce shows Israel's 'isolation'

China Daily  

People are seen among the rubble after an Israeli airstrike in Maghazi refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on March 26, 2024. TEHRAN - Head of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh said on Tuesday that Israel's "unprecedented political isolation" was evident in the resolution adopted the day before by the United Nations Security Council demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, …

UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

UN passes resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations Security Council on Monday demanded a cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, its first demand to halt fighting. A statement issued Friday night by the Arab Group appealed to all 15 council members “to act with unity and urgency” and vote for the resolution “to halt the bloodshed, preserve human lives and avert …

U.N. to vote on resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during current Muslim holy month of Ramzan
8 months, 4 weeks ago

U.N. to vote on resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza during current Muslim holy month of Ramzan

The Hindu  

March 25, 2024 11:06 am | Updated March 31, 2024 06:33 pm IST - United Nations The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on March 25 on a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramzan. A statement issued Friday night by the Arab Group appealed to all 15 council members “to …

Analysis of India's voting patterns on Israel-Palestine issues at the United Nations
9 months ago

Analysis of India's voting patterns on Israel-Palestine issues at the United Nations

Hindustan Times  

India’s relationship with Israel has historically been linked to its principled stand on Palestine, which necessarily required it to maintain distance from Tel Aviv, even as both states established diplomatic ties under PV Narasimha Rao in 1992. Later in December, India’s vote in favour of a UNGA resolution condemning Israeli settlements in Palestine also made headlines. A look at India’s …

India hits out at Pakistan for references to Ayodhya, CAA in UNGA
9 months, 1 week ago

India hits out at Pakistan for references to Ayodhya, CAA in UNGA

The Hindu  

India has slammed Pakistan and described it as a “broken record” that remains stagnant while the world progresses, after Islamabad’s envoy made references to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Citizenship Amendment Act during remarks to the United Nations General Assembly India’s Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said this while responding to comments made by Pakistan’s Ambassador …

Israel-Palestine War: India suggests ‘two-state’ solution at UNGA
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Palestine War: India suggests ‘two-state’ solution at UNGA

Live Mint  

India claimed to be disturbed by the conflict in Gaza and suggested a two-state solution at the United Nations General Assembly briefing on the Gaza crisis. The humanitarian crisis has deepened.the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has led to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children.This is simply unacceptable.” The Indian representative condemning the deaths of …

US vetoes UN resolution calling for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza
10 months ago

US vetoes UN resolution calling for ‘immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN, said …

US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza war ceasefire
10 months ago

US vetoes another UN Security Council resolution urging Gaza war ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Majority of members voted to call for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza that has killed more than 29,000 people. The United States has vetoed another United Nations Security Council draft resolution on Israel’s war on Gaza, blocking a demand for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Until now, Washington has been averse to the word “ceasefire” …

UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, US vows to use its veto
10 months ago

UN Security Council to vote Tuesday on resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire, US vows to use its veto

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote Tuesday on an Arab-backed resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, which the United States announced it will veto. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield said in a statement that the United States has been working on a hostage deal for months that would bring at least a six-week period of …

UN resolution on Gaza aid criticised as ‘insufficient’, ‘meaningless’
1 year ago

UN resolution on Gaza aid criticised as ‘insufficient’, ‘meaningless’

Al Jazeera  

The US negotiated for days to weaken the language of the resolution to ensure there is no call for an immediate ceasefire. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a post on X that he hopes the resolution can improve the delivery of aid, “but a humanitarian ceasefire is the only way to begin to meet the desperate needs of people …

Israel-Hamas war: UNSC passes resolution to boost Gaza aid delivery
1 year ago

Israel-Hamas war: UNSC passes resolution to boost Gaza aid delivery

Live Mint  

The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution to boost Gaza aid delivery after Israel broadened their ground offensive. The UN Security Council passed the resolution on Gaza aid delivery with 13 votes in favor, zero votes against, and two abstentions. The United Nations Security Council voted to approve a resolution that "demands" all sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict allow …

Gaza aid resolution | U.N. again delays vote; U.S. backs it, others want stronger text
1 year ago

Gaza aid resolution | U.N. again delays vote; U.S. backs it, others want stronger text

The Hindu  

The UN Security Council on December 21 again delayed a vote on a watered-down resolution to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza — a revision backed by the United States, while other countries support a stronger text that would include the now eliminated call for the urgent suspension of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Thomas-Greenfield denied that the resolution is …

UN again delays vote on watered-down Gaza aid resolution. The US backs it, others want stronger text
1 year ago

UN again delays vote on watered-down Gaza aid resolution. The US backs it, others want stronger text

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday again delayed a vote on a watered-down resolution to deliver desperately needed aid to Gaza — a revision backed by the United States, while other countries support a stronger text that would include the now eliminated call for the urgent suspension of hostilities between Israel and Hamas. Thomas-Greenfield denied that the …

UNSC again delays vote on Gaza aid resolution amid talks on wording to avoid U.S. veto
1 year ago

UNSC again delays vote on Gaza aid resolution amid talks on wording to avoid U.S. veto

The Hindu  

The U.N. Security Council again on Wednesday delayed a vote on a new U.N. resolution on desperately needed aid to Gaza until the following day as the Biden administration struggles to change key wording in high-level negotiations seeking to avoid a U.S. veto. U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby also raised two other issues Wednesday morning that are not …

UN resolution on Gaza hampered by issues important to U.S.: Cessation of hostilities and aid monitors
1 year ago

UN resolution on Gaza hampered by issues important to U.S.: Cessation of hostilities and aid monitors

The Hindu  

The Security Council's adoption of a new United Nations resolution to spur desperately needed aid to Gaza has been bogged down by two issues important to the United States: a reference to a cessation of hostilities and putting the UN in charge of inspecting trucks to ensure they are actually carrying humanitarian goods. A vote on the Arab- “We're still …

UN Security Council delays vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid
1 year ago

UN Security Council delays vote on resolution urging cessation of hostilities in Gaza to deliver aid

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council delayed until Tuesday morning a vote on an Arab- The council said Monday’s 5 p.m. EST vote would not take place, and diplomats said negotiations were taking place to get the United States, Israel’s closest ally, to abstain or vote “yes” on the resolution. The draft resolution that was being considered by the …

Principled shift: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand on Gaza
1 year ago

Principled shift: The Hindu Editorial on India’s stand on Gaza

The Hindu  

Two months after Israel’s bombardment of Gaza residents in retaliation for the October 7 terror attacks by Hamas began, India joined its voice to the global call to stop the bombing, voting in favour of a resolution at the UN General Assembly along with 152 other nations. The government and the MEA explained this to be a matter of principle, …

Israel-Hamas war: How India has gone from abstaining on ceasefire vote to favouring it
1 year ago

Israel-Hamas war: How India has gone from abstaining on ceasefire vote to favouring it

Firstpost  

India has joined 153 countries in voting in favour of a resolution at the UN General Assembly, which calls for the immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza. India votes in favour of ceasefire On Tuesday, India was among the 153 nations that voted in favour of a resolution, demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent …

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate Gaza ceasefire
1 year ago

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate Gaza ceasefire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The United Nations General Assembly …

India supports ‘urgent ceasefire’, votes in favour of UNGA resolution
1 year ago

India supports ‘urgent ceasefire’, votes in favour of UNGA resolution

Live Mint  

The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution titled 'Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations,' urging an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. We, therefore, welcome the fact that the international community unity has been able to find a common ground to address the multiple challenges facing the region right now.” However, the amendment led by the …

UNGA demands ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza: How your country voted
1 year ago

UNGA demands ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza: How your country voted

Al Jazeera  

The non-binding, symbolic resolution passed with 153 votes in favour, 10 against, and 23 abstentions. Ambassadors and other diplomats burst into applause at the vote count, which showed much higher support than an October 27 Arab- Here is a breakdown of how each country voted: For : A: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan B: …

India votes in favour of United Nations draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza
1 year ago

India votes in favour of United Nations draft resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas war: India, on Tuesday, voted in favour of a draft resolution in the UN General Assembly that demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as the unconditional release of all hostages. Member States adopted a resolution, demanding an “immediate humanitarian ceasefire”, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages and well as “ensuring humanitarian access”. …

Two months on, India shifts position, votes in favour of immediate ceasefire by Israel
1 year ago

Two months on, India shifts position, votes in favour of immediate ceasefire by Israel

The Hindu  

India on Tuesday voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called on Israel for an immediate ceasefire, the protection of civilians in accordance with international law and the release of all hostages. Despite being “unsatisfied” with the UNGA resolution, Israel said it appreciated India’s support and votes in favour of two proposed amendments that were not …

Palestinians hope a vote in the UN General Assembly will show wide support for a Gaza cease-fire
1 year ago

Palestinians hope a vote in the UN General Assembly will show wide support for a Gaza cease-fire

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The Palestinians are hoping that a vote Tuesday in the U.N. General Assembly on a nonbinding resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire will demonstrate widespread global support for ending the Israel-Hamas war, now in its third month. After the United States vetoed a resolution in the Security Council on Friday demanding a humanitarian cease-fire, Arab and Islamic …

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire
1 year ago

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of Gaza ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

The US and Israel were among the few votes against the non-binding resolution calling for an end to the fighting. “We thank all those who supported the draft resolution that was just adopted by a huge majority,” Saudi Arabia’s UN ambassador Abdulaziz Alwasil said in remarks following the vote. After Friday’s scuttled UNSC resolution, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres took the …

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan
1 year ago

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution that expresses deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from Syrian Golan

The Hindu  

India has voted in favour of a draft resolution in the United Nations General Assembly that expressed deep concern over Israel not withdrawing from the Syrian Golan. The resolution said it is deeply concerned that Israel has not withdrawn from the Syrian Golan, which has been under occupation since 1967, contrary to the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. …

India votes in favour of UN resolution expressing concern at Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan
1 year ago

India votes in favour of UN resolution expressing concern at Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan

India TV News  

India on Tuesday voted in favour of a resolution introduced in the United Nations General Assembly expressing deep concern over the continued Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan. The resolution titled 'The Syrian Golan' was introduced in the 193-member UNGA on Tuesday and adopted by 91 members in favour, eight against and 62 abstentions. According to the resolution, Israel failed to …

India supports UN resolution calling upon Israel to withdraw from Golan Heights
1 year ago

India supports UN resolution calling upon Israel to withdraw from Golan Heights

India Today  

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling upon Israel to withdraw from the occupied Golan Heights. "The UNGA reiterates its demand that Israel withdraw from all occupied Syrian Golan to the line of June 4, 1967, in compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions," the document read. Source: India Today Ninety-one countries, including India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, China, Lebanon, …

Missing in Gaza: Global leaders & peacemakers
1 year ago

Missing in Gaza: Global leaders & peacemakers

Hindustan Times  

If relief was palpable on both sides, the rubble we saw in Gaza was just as stark. Having received both images from Israel-Palestine, the world will soon also obtain answers to the question, “What after the truce?” On the third day of the truce, when Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, unannounced, landed in Gaza to join Israeli troops there, he told …

Case for standing with Palestine
1 year, 1 month ago

Case for standing with Palestine

Hindustan Times  

India’s vote in favour of five resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly opposing Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and provision of support to Palestinian refugees and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency was in line with the country’s stated position of backing direct negotiations that lead to a two-State solution. New Delhi’s abstention on another resolution on …

India’s vote on UN draft resolutions criticising Israel were ‘routine’; regular stance maintained: Government
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s vote on UN draft resolutions criticising Israel were ‘routine’; regular stance maintained: Government

The Hindu  

India’s position on the United Nations’ votes that dealt with draft resolutions criticising Israel last week were “routine” and reflect its position on the same resolutions that are passed regularly each year, officials said, differentiating these from the UN General Assembly ceasefire resolution in October, where India had abstained. Of most significance was the vote criticising ‘Israeli settlements in the …

India votes in favour of UN resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’
1 year, 1 month ago

India votes in favour of UN resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in ‘Occupied Palestinian Territory’

The Hindu  

India voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory”. The draft resolution titled ‘Israeli settlements in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory”, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan’ was approved by the Special Political and Decolonisation Committee of the UN General Assembly by a recorded vote of …

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