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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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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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International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping (Jointly Organized by USI,
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 18: The United Service Institution of India (USI), the country's oldest think tank established in 1870, is organizing its Annual UN Forum 2023 (#UAUF 23) on 21-22 November 2023 in New Delhi. The two-day seminar on "International Humanitarian Law and Peacekeeping"
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India, US stand with Israel against terrorism: Joint Statement
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Noting the "horrific terrorist attack" against Israel by Hamas, India and the US reiterated that both countries stand with Israel against terrorism and further called for adherence to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians.
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At 2+2 Dialogue, India shares its perspective with US on Middle East, cond
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"We have asked for strict observance of international humanitarian law, de-escalation of the situation, and also condemned the civilian casualties," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra while addressing a briefing following the 2+2 Ministerial meeting.
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EAM Jaishankar speaks to Israeli counterpart, reaffirms commitment to coun
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Spoke this afternoon with FM Eli Choen of Israel. Appreciated his sharing the Israeli assessment of the current situation. Reiterated our firm commitment to countering terrorism, observance of international humanitarian law and for a two-state solution," Jaishankar posted from his offici
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Biden says US continues to stand with Israel, affirms country has "right t
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Reaffirming his support for Israel in its ongoing ground offensive in Gaza against the Hamas terrorists, United States President Joe Biden has said that Washington will continue to stand with the country and affirmed Israel's right to defend itself in line with international humanitarian
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