The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution had adopted immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza with heavy support, as 149 countries voted in favor. India was one of the 19, which was also in favor as leading American colleagues like Britain, Australia and Japan.America, Israel and 10 other countries voted. Last week, a uniform resolution for a permanent Gaza ceasefire in the Security Council was veto by the US. On October 7, 2023, Hamas’s terrorist attacks on Israel and later Israel’s action are leading to the current status, India twice voted in favor of UNGA Gaza ceasefire proposals – first in December 2023 and then for immediate and permanent outline in December 2023 and then a year later in a single month.This development comes a month after India’s military conflict with Pakistan, which again underlined the importance of Israel for Indian defense. India used Israeli drones to carry out a deep strike inside Pakistan and used its air defense systems to retreat retribution.‘Constant arguments and allegations are obstructed’Explaining the decision of India during an UNGA vote on a proposal seeking immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Indian Ambassador P Harish, India’s permanent representative to the United Nations, however, it said, it said that it is already “voluntarily” for two other resolutions “for people voluntarily”. Israel followed the United Nations Charter and supported the work of UNRWA banned by Israel.Harish said that India is deeply concerned about deepening the humanitarian crisis and condemning the loss of civil life. He also reiterated India’s situation that it has always been in favor of peace and humanity and has supported continuous and timely humanitarian aid for Gaza.Expressing support for a conversation two-state solution, the Indian Ambassador said that there is a need to work towards creating conditions to resume direct peace talks. “We hope this August assembly will send a clear message to extend the possibility for dialogue and diplomacy for restoration of peace and end the human crisis in Gaza,” said Harish.Harish said that India’s abortion was in the belief that there is no other way to solve conflicts, but through dialogue and diplomacy. “Our joint effort should be directed towards bringing both sides closer,” he said.He also said that the release of the remaining hostages and a ceasefire is important to reduce the human situation in Gaza. The Indian diplomat said, “Our collective voice should be echoed.” He said, “The commitment to India’s dialogue and diplomacy is well known and we strongly believe that this is the only way. The ongoing arguments and accusations obstruct the path of peace,” he said.
