Israel-Palestine War / S Jaishankar spoke to Palestinian PM, reiterated India's stand

Israel Hamas War: Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh on Saturday. During this telephone conversation, Jaishankar discussed the current situation in Gaza and the West Bank with the Palestinian Prime Minister. Jaishankar himself gave this information by tweeting. Jaishankar said on Twitter, 'Spoke to Palestine Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh this evening. He expressed deep concern over the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank. Both the leaders agreed to remain in touch.

The Indian Foreign Minister said that we discussed many issues during the talks. We reiterated India's position on the Palestine issue.

Spoke to Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh this evening.

He expressed deep concern on the situation in both Gaza and the West Bank. Reiterated India’s long-standing position on Palestine. Agreed to remain in touch.

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 9, 2023

India has only one policy regarding Palestine

Let us tell you that just a few days after the beginning of the war, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi had said that India's policy regarding Palestine has remained the same for a long time. India has always been advocating the creation of independent and sovereign Palestine through negotiations. India's stand is very clear. India is viewing Hamas' attack on Israel as a terrorist attack.

PM Modi had talked to the Palestinian President

Let us tell you that on October 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also talked to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. During this, PM Modi had reiterated India's position. PM Modi expressed his commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Palestine. Apart from this, condolences were expressed towards the people killed in the Gaza war. PM Modi had said that we will continue to send humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people.

More than 16000 people have died in the war so far

Let us tell you that the war between Israel and Hamas has been going on for the last 2 months. So far, more than 16 thousand people have died in this war while more than 40 thousand are said to be injured. This war started after the attack of Hamas on October 7, which continues till today and it is difficult to say how long this war will continue. About 1400 people were killed in Israel in the Hamas attack. After this, Israel also started swift action in Gaza.