R Ravindra reiterated the necessity for an early resumption of direct Israel-Palestine peace negotiations

New Delhi:

India has despatched 38 tonnes of meals and significant medical gear to the Gaza Strip, reeling underneath Israel’s blistering retaliatory bombings, Ambassador R Ravindra, the Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations mentioned whereas representing India on the UN Security Council’s open debate on the “situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question”.

“India sent 38 tonnes of humanitarian goods, including medicines and equipment, to the people of Palestine. We also urge the parties to work towards creating conditions necessary for peace and for restarting direct negotiations, including through de-escalation and issuing violence,” Mr Ravindra mentioned.

“The escalation of our utilities in the region has only exacerbated the dire humanitarian situation,” he mentioned, including, “It has once again underscored the fragile nature of the ceasefire.”

“In these challenging times, India will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine,” he mentioned.

Gaza has reported huge casualties as Israel continues to bomb the coastal enclave from the place Hamas launched the October 7 Sabbath assault, firing a barrage of over 5,000 rockets at Israel.

Noting that India has condemned the phobia assault unequivocally, the deputy everlasting envoy to the UN mentioned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of many first world leaders to convey his condolences over the lack of lives and “prayers for the innocent victims and their families”.

“We stood in solidarity with Israel at their moment of crisis when they were facing these terror attacks,” he added.

“We have also expressed deep shock at the tragic loss of lives at the Al Hali hospital in Gaza, where several hundreds of civilian casualties have occurred and thousands injured. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured,” he mentioned.

Outlining that PM Modi mentioned that these concerned within the assault “must be held responsible”, R Ravindra mentioned India is deeply involved in regards to the deteriorating safety state of affairs and the large lack of civilian lives within the ongoing conflict. “The mounting humanitarian crisis is equally alarming.”

Welcoming the resumption of the motion of help into Gaza, R Ravindra mentioned, “The unfolding humanitarian crisis needs to be addressed. We welcome the efforts of the international community for de-escalation and delivery of humanitarian goods to the people of Gaza.”

The deputy envoy reaffirmed India’s assist for a two-state answer to the Israel-Palestine concern and mentioned this might result in the institution of a sovereign, unbiased, and viable state of Palestine, residing inside safe and acknowledged borders, aspect by aspect in peace with Israel, taking into consideration the professional safety considerations of Israel.

“We reiterate the need for an early resumption of direct peace negotiations. We also continue to support the Palestinian people through our bilateral development partnership, which covers a wide range of sectors including health, education, women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship, and information technology,” R Ravindra mentioned.

He mentioned the present escalation of the battle has underscored the necessity for rapid resumption of credible and direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine.

“Every effort must be made to create conducive conditions for the resumption of these talks. We welcome all efforts of regional and global players aimed towards restoring normalcy,” he mentioned.

(With enter from ANI)