Opposition leaders met Palestinian envoy in Delhi; condemns Israel's ‘indiscriminate bombing’ on Gaza
PTI. Also Read:Israel-Hamas war LIVE updates: Heavy Israeli airstrikes pound Southern Gaza In a statement signed by 15 opposition leaders, some of whom met the envoy at the Embassy here, they strongly condemned the "indiscriminate bombing" of Palestinians in Gaza by Israel and said that it amounts to an attempt at "genocide". “We urge an immediate cessation of all hostilities to prevent further loss of innocent lives and the destruction of homes and infrastructure," the leaders said.
"We urge the international community to recognise the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the 1967 borders in accordance with the UN resolution," the opposition leaders said. Also Read: Gold rate today under pressure on strong US dollar, easing Israel-Hamas war Speaking with PTI after the meeting, the Palestinian envoy said that the Indian government would play a “good role" to be a mediator with both sides. "India is a friend of both sides.
Hopefully, they will exert pressure on the Israeli government to stop the killing of the civilian Palestinian people, to break that siege and let humanitarian aid of water, food, fuel, medicine and electricity for 2.2 million people," Al-Haija said. Tyagi stated that the meeting with the Palestinian envoy was a collective decision made by leaders who share similar views. “By cutting off the water and power supply to the Gaza Strip, Israel is forcing them to death", he said.
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