New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) India on Friday mentioned it stays involved over the deteriorating safety scenario arising out of the Hamas-Israel battle and referred to as for “restraint and de-escalation” whereas emphasising on a peaceable decision of the battle by means of “dialogue and diplomacy”.
Exterior Affairs Minister S Jaishankar knowledgeable the Lok Sabha that India strongly condemned the October 7 terror assault on Israel and in addition the lack of civilian lives within the ongoing battle.
“We stay involved on the deteriorating safety scenario and have referred to as for restraint, de-escalation and emphasised peaceable decision of the battle by means of dialogue and diplomacy,” he mentioned in a written reply to a query.
“We welcome the humanitarian pauses and the discharge of hostages,” he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jaishankar have spoken to a number of leaders within the area and the world over, together with the president and prime minister of Israel and the Palestinian president.
“India has additionally strongly taken up the continuing scenario in Gaza at multilateral fora corresponding to G20, BRICS and Voice of World South Summit and reiterated its stance,” Jaishankar mentioned.
He mentioned 1,309 Indian nationals have returned to the nation in six particular flights operated beneath “Operation Ajay” from Israel and that New Delhi has additionally facilitated the return of 1 Indian nationwide from the Gaza Strip.
To a separate query on India’s abstention on a decision on the battle on the United Nations, the exterior affairs minister mentioned New Delhi’s coverage in direction of Palestine has been lengthy standing.
“We’ve at all times supported a negotiated two-State resolution, in direction of institution of a sovereign, impartial and viable State of Palestine inside safe and recognised borders, dwelling aspect by aspect in peace with Israel,” he mentioned.
Individually, Minister of State for Exterior Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi didn’t give a direct reply when requested whether or not India will designate Hamas as a terrorist outfit, as sought by Israel.
“Designation of an organisation as terrorist is roofed beneath the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act and declaring any organisation as terrorist is taken into account as per the provisions of the Act by the related authorities departments,” she mentioned.
To a different query, Minister of State for Exterior Affairs V Muraleedharan mentioned there have been 12 Indian nationals in Palestine, of whom one requested evacuation and her return to India final month was facilitated by New Delhi.
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