Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and offered his condolences for the loss of Palestinian lives in the ongoing conflict with Israel. He also reiterated India’s support for Palestinian statehood, reported the Hindu.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the President of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas where he conveyed deep condolences over the loss of civilian lives at the Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza, reported PIB.
“Shared our deep concern at the terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region. Reiterated India’s long-standing principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue,” Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
Highlighting traditionally close and historic ties between India and this region, Prime Minister expressed deep concern at terrorism, violence and deteriorating security situation in the region.
He reiterated India’s long-standing and principled position on the Israel-Palestine issue.
Echoing India’s official position, the Opposition Congress also expressed support for the rights of the Palestinian people, reported the Hindu.
President Mahmoud Abbas shared his assessment of the situation. He thanked Prime Minister for India’s support and appreciated India’s position.
Prime Minister conveyed that India will continue to send humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
The Prime Minister had earlier spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed India’s support to efforts to defeat terrorism.
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, “The worst people in the Sight of Allah on the Day of Resurrection will be the double-faced people who appear to some people with one face and other people with another face.”
Sahih Bukhari Volume 8, Book 73, Number 84
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