Israel-Hamas war: India sends 38 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to civilians in the Gaza Strip
Israel-Hamas war: Underlining India’s continuous effort towards providing assistance and aids to strife torn Israel and Gaza, India's Deputy Permanent Representative (DPR) to the United Nations R. Ravindra stated that India sent 38 tonnes of food and critical medical equipment to the civilians in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Thanking the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the open debate on the latest chapter of hostilities in West Asia, he said India was deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation and large-scale loss of civilians in the ongoing conflict.
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Stating the mounting humanitarian crisis, R. Ravindra said, "India has sent 38 tons 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."
"The escalation of our utilities in the region has only exacerbated the dire humanitarian situation," he said, adding, "It has once again underscored the fragile nature of the ceasefire."
Notably, the conflict, ignited by a surprise weekend attack on October 7 by Hamas operatives on Israeli border areas completed more than two weeks now.
The deadliest escalation of the conflict in decades has witnessed a massive rocket barrage and a multi-front offensive by Hamas, resulting in reports of approximately 2,500 individuals, including militants, breached the border and carried out violent actions in southern Israel, resulting in the deaths of about 1,400 people, the majority of whom were civilians.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first global leaders to convey his condolences over the loss 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," Ravindra added.
"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," he added.
He added India was also supporting grassroots Palestinian institutions in their development initiatives.
"In these challenging times, India will continue to send humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine," India's deputy permanent envoy to the UN said.
He stated that the current escalation of the conflict has once again underscored the need for immediate resumption of credible, direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine.
- With inputs from agencies
