India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj, on Tuesday reiterated the nation’s longstanding relationship with the Palestinian folks and stated the large-scale lack of civilian lives within the ongoing Israel-Hamas battle was unacceptable. As the world observes the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People on November 29, Kamboj highlighted the deep historic ties between India and Palestine and “our consistent support to the people of Palestine in the endeavour for statehood, peace and prosperity.”

“We are gathered today, at a time when the security situation in the Middle East is deteriorating due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, with a large-scale loss of civilian lives, especially women and children, and an alarming humanitarian crisis, this is clearly unacceptable, and we have indeed strongly condemned the death of civilians,” she stated.

The Indian consultant welcomed worldwide efforts aimed toward de-escalation and the supply of humanitarian help to the Palestinian folks. Kamboj praised the humanitarian pauses as a constructive step, guaranteeing the well timed and steady supply of assist.

“We on our part have sent 70 tons of humanitarian goods, including 16.5 tons of medicines and medical supplies,” the Indian envoy added.

Expressing concern over terrorism and hostage-taking, Kamboj asserted that there could possibly be no justification for such actions. She conveyed India’s assist for the discharge of hostages and urged the speedy and unconditional launch of these nonetheless held. India, she emphasised, maintains a zero-tolerance strategy to terrorism and underscores the common obligation to watch worldwide humanitarian legislation.

“I will add that since the start of the conflict, PM Modi and the External Affairs Minister have been in close contact with leaders of the region and beyond, where they have emphasized a consistent message that it is important to prevent escalation, ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and work towards an early restoration of peace and stability,” she stated.

Hamas has thus far freed 81 hostages and Israel has launched 180 Palestinian prisoners as half of the present truce which introduced Hamas-ruled Gaza its first respite after seven weeks of bombardment that has decreased a lot of the coastal strip to rubble and, in accordance with well being officers there, killed greater than 15,000 folks.