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"Act of abstinence": CPI MP on India's decision to abstain from voting in
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Communist Party of India (CPI) MP Binoy Viswam on Thursday termed the Centre's decision to abstain from voting in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution regarding the Palestine Issue an "act of abstinence" and said that the decision is a departure from India's previous stance.
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Netanyahu slams "despicable" UN vote on Palestine
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Notably, the draft resolution 'Israeli practices affecting the human rights of the Palestinian people in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem' was adopted by a recorded vote on Friday, with 87 votes in favour, 26 against and 53 abstentions, including India.
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No alternative to two-state solution between Israelis, Palestinians: India
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
While addressing the United Nations Security Council, Indian Permanent Representative to the UN, Ruchira Kamboj said, "No alternative to the two-State solution to guarantee lasting peace between Israel and Palestine and direct negotiation the only path that can lead us there."
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US warns Netanyahu, vows to oppose Israel settlements, annexation in West
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Referring to Jerusalem which is central to the national visions of both Palestinians and Israelis, Blinken said, "We (US) will also continue to unequivocally oppose any acts that undermine the prospects of a two-state solution."
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India extends support to Palestinian people, says PM Modi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, I reiterate India's unwavering support to the Palestinian cause," the statement reads.
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Jerusalem bus stop bombings, at least 18 injured
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The first explosion occurred close to the main entrance of Jerusalem in Givat Shaul around 7 am. Shortly after, a second blast occurred at the Ramot junction, another entrance to the city, The Times of Israel (TOI) reported.
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FBI launches probe into killing of Palestinian journalist in West Bank: Re
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Abu Akleh was shot in May this year and killed while reporting on an Israeli raid in the West Bank. Witnesses said that Israeli soldiers shot the journalist, who was wearing a vest identifying her as press.
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India gives USD 2.5mn to UN agency for welfare of Palestinian refugees
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
In a statement, India's Representative Office in Ramallah said this will support the agency's core programs and services, including education, healthcare, relief and social services.
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Pakistan denies sending delegation to Israel
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 23 (ANI): Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday rejected the notion of any official Pakistani delegation's visit to Israel adding that the country's position on the Palestinian issue was unchanged.
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Web series like Fauda, Tehran humanize Israel as a brand: Former Israeli d
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): Former Ambassador Ido Aharoni, the founder of the Brand Israel program, gave credit to web series like Fauda and Tehran for showing the human side of the country.
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UN rights chief slams Israel's failure to grant visas for staff in West Ba
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 30 (ANI/Sputnik): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday denounced Israel's refusal to issue or extend visas for UN staff to monitor the human rights situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.
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Palestine leader Abbas to visit Turkey
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Ramallah [Palestine], August 21 (ANI/Sputnik): Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will pay a three-day visit to Turkey from August 22-24, Palestine's ambassador in Ankara, Faed Mustafa, said on Sunday.
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