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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli attempts to undermine UNRWA efforts
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to a ministry statement carried Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Kingdom stressed that Israel, as an occupying power, must abide by the international law and the international humanitarian law and stop obstructing the work of international organisations.
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"Matter of deep concern": MEA on Israeli strikes on refugee camps in Rafah
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
India also expressed 'deep concerns' about Israeli strikes on the refugee camps in Rafah and emphasised that New Delhi has consistently called for the protection of the civilian population and respect for international humanitarian law, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. Read More
US criticises Israel's conduct of war; says it may have violated 'internat
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
However, Washington stopped short of a "determinative finding of wrongdoing" because the review did not find specific instances of violations.
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UAE: Arab ministerial coordination meeting in Riyadh reiterates importance
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
An Arab ministerial coordination meeting in Riyadh today emphasised the necessity of ending the war on the Gaza Strip, reaching an immediate and complete ceasefire, ensuring the protection of civilians in accordance with international humanitarian law, and lifting all restrictions that hinde
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UAE expresses deep concern over heightened tensions in North Darfur
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The UAE calls on all armed factions, including the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, to end the fighting and return to dialogue. The UAE again calls on all warring parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, and to take immediate, decisive
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"Underlying fact is that Palestinians have been denied their homeland": EA
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Jaishankar stated that what transpired on October 7 was a 'terrorist attack' but also acknowledged, in reference to the Israeli counteroffensive in Gaza, that every response must take into account something called international humanitarian law.
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Israel launches military operation at Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Israel Defence Force (IDF) Spokesperson RAdm Daniel Hagari said in the wee hours of Monday that the operation is a response to concrete intelligence requiring immediate action, emphasising that the objective is to combat Hamas militants rather than harm civilians.
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"Terrorism, hostage-taking unacceptable": Jaishankar calls for respect of
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Delivering India's National Statement at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Jaishankar asserted that "terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable."
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit Israel, West Bank this week
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Blinken will discuss Israel's right to defend itself in accordance with international humanitarian law, continued efforts to secure the release of remaining hostages and protecting civilian life during Israel's counter-offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
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India, Australia reaffirm support to Israel; call for adherence to interna
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Reaffirming their support to Israel in its war against Hamas, India and Australia also called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.
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"Imperative hostages are released...obligation to observe humanitarian law
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Noting that the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza is causing immense human suffering, India said on Tuesday that it welcomed all efforts of the international community towards de-escalation while emphasising that all hostages should be released and international humanitarian law should be obs
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Biden stands firm against ceasefire, condemns West Bank violence in op-ed
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Biden also called for Israel to respect humanitarian law and minimise the loss of civilian life, saying he counselled Israeli officials during his trip to Tel Aviv "against letting their hurt and rage mislead them into making mistakes we ourselves have made in the past."
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