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India and UNGA Resolution in Gaza
Context:
India has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
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- The resolution also demands the unconditional release of all hostages and emphasises the need for urgent humanitarian assistance in the conflict-torn region.
Key Highlights of the UN Resolution
- Ceasefire and Hostage Release: The resolution calls for an immediate ceasefire to be respected by all parties involved in the Gaza conflict.
- It reiterates the demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages.
- Implementation of Security Council Provisions: The resolution urges all parties to implement provisions from a June 2024 Security Council resolution, including:
- Ceasefire enforcement.
- Release of hostages and exchange of Palestinian prisoners.
- Return of hostages’ remains.
- Resettlement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
- Full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
- Humanitarian Access and Basic Services: Demands immediate access to essential services and humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza.
- Rejects any efforts to starve the Palestinian population.
- Calls for safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance under UN coordination, particularly to civilians in north Gaza.
- Protection of Civilians: Urges compliance with international law, especially concerning the protection of civilians, women, and children.
- Demands the release of individuals arbitrarily detained.
India’s Commitment to a Two-State Solution
- Reiterates support for the two-state solution, envisioning Palestine and Israel as two democratic states living peacefully within secure and recognized borders.
- Rejects any demographic or territorial changes in Gaza and stresses the importance of unifying Gaza with the West Bank under the Palestinian Authority.
Voting Outcomes
- In Favor: 158 nations, including India, supported the resolution.
- Against: 9 nations, including Israel and the United States, opposed it.
- Abstentions: 13 nations, including Albania and Ukraine, chose to abstain.
India’s Consistent Stance
- India also recently supported another UNGA resolution titled “Peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine”, which called for Israel’s withdrawal from territories occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem.
- Votes in Favor: 157 nations, including India.
- Votes Against: 8 nations, including Israel, the United States, and Hungary.
- Abstentions: 7 nations, including Ukraine and Uruguay.
- This resolution highlighted the need for a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Conclusion:
India’s support for these resolutions underscores its commitment to peace, humanitarian values, and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. By backing these measures, India has reinforced its advocacy for international law, the protection of civilians, and a sustainable resolution to the ongoing crisis.
