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India Abstains From Voting On UNHRC Inquiry Into Human Rights Violation In Gaza, West Bank
India on Thursday abstained from voting on the resolution at the UNHRC to set up a Commission of Inquiry on human rights violation in Israel, Gaza, West Bank
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In the aftermath of the 11-day Israel-Hamas war, India on Thursday abstained from voting on the resolution at the 47-member United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session to set up a Commission of Inquiry on human rights violation in Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank. While India abstained along with 13 others, 24 members voted for it and nine against it, adopting the resolution. As of date, atleast 232 people have died in Gaza as a result of the Israeli bombing including 65 children and 12 in Israel in the 11-day war which ended in a ceasefire on May 21.
India welcomed Israel-Hamas ceasefire at a special session on Palestine at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The ceasefire was announced earlier this month after 11 days of violence from both sides.
The India statement said that (we) "welcome the diplomatic efforts of the international community and regional countries that have resulted in bringing ceasefire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza."
Significantly, India did not directly refer to Hamas in its statement but mentioned them as "armed groups".
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At UNHRC, India called for all parties to show extreme restraint
New Delhi: At a special session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Palestine, India has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire was announced earlier this month after over 10 days of rocket firing and violence from both sides.
India said, “We welcome the diplomatic efforts of the international community and regional countries that have resulted in bringing ceasefire between Israel and armed groups in Gaza.
Notably, India did not directly refer to Hamas in its statement but mentioned them as armed groups .
Egypt played an important role in the ceasefire and was the main channel of communication between Hamas and the West and Israel in bringing the present situation.
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