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er group of so-called pro-Palestin-
ian demonstrators as they tried to
stage a protest outside the Indian
High Commission in London, but
the event turned out to be a damp
squib.
Pakistan has also been spread-
ing vicious anti-India campaigns
to English-speaking Muslim pop-
ulations in the West and Gulf Arab
states through populist e-magazines
like Middle East Eye with columnist
Azad Essa making the outrageous
claim that “India’s attack on Pakistan
is a declaration of Israel-style expan-
sionism”.
The UK-based Islamist podcast
‘Thinking Muslim’ has also dissemi-
nated unsubstantiated stories about
India–Israel cooperation against the
Muslim world.

INDIA DEBUNKS FALSE
HYPHENATION
owever, attempts at pan-Is-
lamist anti-India campaigns
Hhave largely been unsuc-
cessful. In fact, much of the Arab
world remains fully aware of the
important role India has played in India committed US$ 4 million for Gaza Reconstruction at the Cairo International Conference on Palestine
the anti-colonial struggle of several
West Asian states over the decades on 12 October 2024 (Agency file photo)
and its clear position on the Israel–
Palestine issue. Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said in between Israel and Hamas has led disapproval from visiting Indian del-
This position was again ably reit- December 2024: to a large-scale loss of civilian lives, egate MP Shashi Tharoor.
erated and emphasized by Nishikant “India extends humanitarian especially women and children. The Therefore, developing nations
Dubey (Member of Parliament), assistance to the people of Pales- resulting humanitarian crisis is sim- around the world should not fall prey
who recently visited Saudi Arabia tine both bilaterally and through ply unacceptable. We have strongly to the false propaganda of India’s en-
as member of India’s parliamentary United Nations Relief and Works condemned the deaths of civilians emies that insinuate against India’s
delegation. In an interview, the MP Agency for Palestinian refugees in in the conflict. International law and continued longstanding and impar-
stated that way back in 1974, India Near East (UNRWA). Since the international humanitarian law must tial position on West Asian issues,
was the first non-Arab country to beginning of the conflict, we have be respected by everyone under all and seeks to misrepresent India’s
recognize the Palestinian Liberation provided around 70 MT of human- circumstances.” relations with Israel and Palestine on
Organization (PLO) as the sole and itarian aid, including 16.5 MT of Unequivocally condemning the a de-hyphenated manner that tran-
legitimate representative of the Pal- medicines and medical supplies in October 7 terror attacks, the Indian scends a ‘zero-sum’ mindset.
estinian people. 2 tranches. We released $5 million diplomat also stated:
Again, India recognized the last year and we have disbursed an- “We (India) support the mem- Dr Adil Rasheed is Research Fellow
State of Palestine in 1988 and has ar- other $5 million this year to UN- bership of Palestine at the UN and (Selection Scale) and Coordinator of
dently advocated a two-state solution RWA. Recently, we also sent 65 therefore, we have voted in favor of the Counter Terrorism Centre at the
for resolving the Israel–Palestinian tones of medicines to UNRWA and this Resolution. We hope that Pal- Manohar Parrikar Institute for Strate-
issue. Palestine Ministry of Health in Oc- estine’s application will be reconsid- gic Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA).
Dubey also pointed out that tober and November 2024.” ered by the Security Council in due
India had offered critical help to In fact, India committed US$ 4 course and that Palestine’s endeavor Views expressed are of the author and
Arab nations, particularly Pales- million for Gaza Reconstruction at to become a member of the UN will do not necessarily reflect the views of
tinians, by sending vaccines during the Cairo International Conference get endorsed.” the Manohar Parrikar IDSA or of the
the COVID-19 crisis, and has been on Palestine on 12 October 2024. These clear and unequivocal po- Government of India.
providing millions of dollars, worth Earlier on 24 May 2024, India’s per- sitions in favor of a peaceful and last-
in aid to Palestinians since then. He manent representative to the UN, ing solution to the Israel–Palestinian This article first appeared in the
said that Israel and Palestine are Ruchira Kamboj, expressed India’s issue, based on a two-state solution, Comments section of the website (www.
two different countries and India is concern over the loss of Palestinian should allay any misapprehensions idsa.in) of Manohar Parrikar Institute
against violence anywhere. lives at the 10th UNGA Emergen- caused by Islamist propagandists, for Defence Studies and Analyses, New
It should be noted here that cy Special Session on Palestine by especially emanating from Pakistani Delhi, on June 3, 2025
Dubey’s comments reiterate India’s stating: or Turkish sources against India.
consistent condemnation of civilian “India’s position on the con- Colombia also recently withdrew its Views expressed are of the author and
deaths in the ongoing Israel–Pales- flict has been clearly articulated on statement expressing condolences do not necessarily reflect the views of
tinian conflict. In an answer on In- more than one occasion by our lead- over deaths in Pakistan following In- the Manohar Parrikar IDSA or of the
dia’s stance on Palestine, External ership: One, the ongoing conflict dia’s Operation Sindoor, after strong Government of India.

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