India's Foreign Policy on Palestine: Opposing Unilateral Moves and Upholding the Two-State Solution
UPSC Relevance
Prelims: International Relations (India-Palestine relations, India-Israel relations, United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Two-State Solution, West Bank, Gaza); World Geography (West Asia).
Mains:
General Studies Paper 2 (International Relations): "India and its neighborhood- relations"; "Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests"; "Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interest1s." (India's policy in West Asia is a core topic).
Key Highlights from the News
The Israeli Parliament (Knesset) approved a preliminary bill to annex the occupied West Bank to Israel.
India strongly opposed such "unilateral moves" that undermine peace efforts in the UN Security Council.
India supported peace efforts led by US President Donald Trump but warned that this move would obstruct them.
India's Permanent Representative clarified that India's position is based on the "two-state solution" concept, which has been consistently maintained since India recognized Palestine in 1988.
India strongly condemned terrorism and demanded the immediate release of hostages.
India emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian assistance to reach Gaza in an "unimpeded manner".
India also stated its support for the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination and sovereignty.
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