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Two-state solution: India

condemns Hamas terror but

backs talks for peaceful resolution

Iran’s Ambassador to India says New Delhi possesses the potential to play a pivotal role in putting

an end to the brutalities in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict

OUR BUREAU
Rome/New Delhi

eferring to the escalation of
the Israel-Hamas war, Exter-
Rnal Affairs Minister S Jaishan-
kar said that while terrorism is “un-
acceptable”, there also needs to be a
solution for the issue of Palestine. He
made the remarks at the Joint Secre-
tary Session of the Senate’s External
Affairs and Defense Commission,
Rome.
Addressing the session, Jaishan-
kar said, “What happened on Octo-
ber 7 was a big act of terrorism, the
subsequent acts happening after that.
This has taken the entire region into a
different direction. But surely, it must
be everybody’s hope that eventually...
the conflict can’t be the normal of
the region and that it comes back to
some stability, some cooperation”.
The EAM noted that a balance
needs to be struck on different issues External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets with Italian senate members as he begins his official visit to Italy on Thursday (ANI)
and reiterated New Delhi’s position
of a ‘two-state’ solution in the Isra- situation, it is not wise to not get the Israel launched a strong counterof- going genocide in Gaza. In fact, In-
el-Palestine conflict. “Within this balance right,” he added. fensive targeting the terror units of dia possesses the potential to play a
we have to find a balance between Notably, India has always advo- Hamas. According to the ministry in pivotal role in putting an end to the
different issues. Because there is no cated for a sovereign, independent Gaza, more than 8000 people have brutalities inflicted by the Zionists.”
question. If there is issue of terror- and viable state of Palestine that lives been killed in the Israeli attacks on He said that as India aspires
ism, and we all find terrorism unac- side by side at peace with Israel. the Gaza Strip. The region is also to become the voice of the Global
ceptable, we have to stand up. But “India has always advocated the reeling under a humanitarian crisis South, it cannot be discussed without
there is also an issue of Palestine. resumption of direct negotiations to- and rights groups have called on for discussing the problems of people
There has to be solution for the prob- wards establishing a sovereign, inde- much more aid than what is coming in Palestine. “India has always been
lems faced by the Palestinian people,” pendent and viable state of Palestine in currently. a steadfast bastion of morality and
Jaishankar said. living within secure and recognized Meanwhile, praising India for its humanity on the global stage. The
Firmly supporting the two-state borders side by side at peace with Is- morality and humanity on the glob- indelible impact of Mahatma Gand-
solution to the ongoing Middle East rael. That position remains the same,” al stage, Iran’s Ambassador to India, hi’s teachings and his inspiring words
crisis, he emphasized that dialogue MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi Iraj Elahi has said that India possess- on Palestine are etched into the col-
and negotiations are imperative to said after the October 7 attacks. es the potential to play a pivotal role lective memory of all. India aspires
resolve the current crisis. “Our view Prime Minister Narendra Modi in putting an end to the brutalities in to become the voice of the global
is that it has to be a two-state solution. was one of the first global leaders to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. South, but we cannot discuss the
If you have to find a solution, you condemn the terror attack by Hamas The Iranian envoy took a sharp global South without acknowledging
have to find a solution through dia- and express full solidarity with Isra- dig at Israel for its ground offensive the immense suffering endured by its
logue and negotiation. You cannot el. On October 7, over 2000 terror- in Gaza and said, “Undoubtedly, In- people, particularly in the occupied
find a solution through conflict and ists breached the border into Israel dia boasts a rich history of upholding lands of Palestine,” he said.
terrorism. So, we would support that from the Gaza Strip and carried out moral courage and showcasing the “The current situation presents a
as well. Given the current situation... a horrific terror attack killing more indomitable human spirit. With this prime opportunity for India to lend
we do believe that humanitarian law than 1400 people and taking over in mind, I firmly believe that India its support to the voice of the global
must be respected. In any complex 200 people as hostages. In response, will not turn a blind eye to the on- South,” he added.

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