- UN General Assembly recently considered a draft resolution submitted by Jordan, addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
What did the resolution call for?
- A draft resolution was submitted by Jordan, addressing the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- It called for an immediate humanitarian truce in Gaza and unhindered humanitarian access.
- Over 40 nations, including Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, and South Africa, co-sponsored the resolution.
India’s Stance:
- India chose to abstain from voting on the draft resolution.
- Other countries that abstained include Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Ukraine, and the UK.
- 120 nations voted in favour, 14 voted against, and 45 abstained.
- India voted in favour of a proposed amendment by Canada, which unequivocally condemned Operation Al-Aqsa Storm by Hamas.
- India reiterated support for the Two-State Solution.
- India called for de-escalation and the resumption of direct peace negotiations.
What is Two-State Solution?
- Two-State Solution is a proposed solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, aiming to establish two separate states.
- Israel would exist alongside an independent Palestinian state.
- Objective: To provide a peaceful resolution and meet the aspirations of both the Jewish and Palestinian communities.
[Ref: bloomberg]
About Hamas:
- Hamas is a Palestinian political and military group.
- It has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007.
- India has not designated Hamas as a terrorist organization yet.
- However, it is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries such as Israel, the United States, Canada, Australia, European Union (EU) etc.
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