The Congerss leader pointed out that on May 20, 1960, Jawaharlal Nehru was in Gaza and met with the Indian contingent of the UN Emergency Force there, adding that India issued a commemorative postage stamp in solidarity with Palestine on November 29, 1981 and formally recognised the state
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday urged him to address the Gaza conflict, calling for justice for innocent victims and emphasizing India's historic commitment to truth, peace, and justice on the global stage.
Addressing the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed India's participation and reiterated New Delhi's position on ongoing peace efforts related to Gaza.
US State Secretary of State Marco Rubio appreciated Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for supporting US President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza and joining the Board of Peace.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that the newly formed "Board of Peace" would "almost be looking over" the United Nations to ensure it functions effectively, as he addressed the inaugural meeting of the panel in Washington.
United States President Donald Trump will chair the Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (local time) and will make an announcement regarding the USD 5 billion pledged for Gaza by 20 member states attending the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy.
A European Commission spokesperson said Suica will participate only in the segment of the meeting dedicated to Gaza, stressing that her attendance reflects the EU's "long-standing commitment to supporting the ceasefire" and international efforts aimed at reconstruction and post-war recovery
In a statement sent via the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry, the hospital claimed that the armed men seen at the Khan Yunis medical facility were not Hamas or Islamic Jihad operatives but police engaged in "protective, civilian and lawful" activities.
In a post on the Truth Social Platform, Trump said, "On February 19th, 2026, I will again be joined by Board of Peace Members at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where we will announce that Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza