Congress Calls For Ceasefire As Israel's Assault On Palestine Intensifies

India Edited by Praveen Vikkath Published: Nov 17, 2023, 6:17 pm

Indian National Congress Calls for Ceasefire as Israel's Assault on Palestine Intensifies, Urges Indian Govt. to Pressurize on USA , Israel and EU

As Israel’s assault on Palestine breaches all levels of etiquette, killing thousands of civilians including women and children, India’s main opposition party, Congress, has condemned the act, calling it genocidal. In their official handle, Congress pointed out that even premature infants are being deprived of medical care, and the war has turned horrific. It is unprecedented to have such open attacks on civilians even in war times.

Congress has asked the Indian government to urge Israel, the USA, and the EU to declare a ceasefire immediately. Earlier, Congress had strongly criticized India’s abstention on the UN resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict.

"Israel’s actions following Hamas’ condemnable attack on their citizens are genocidal. Even premature infants have been deprived of medical care, this is a horrific and unprecedented development even in times of war.

The need of the hour is to de-escalate and to declare a… pic.twitter.com/FTVuJmz70w

— Congress (@INCIndia) November 17, 2023

Congress’s former party chief, Sonia Gandhi, acknowledged this at a press meet, saying her party unequivocally condemns the act of Hamas too, as the Hamas attack triggered unrest in Gaza, pushing Israel to retaliatory measures.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a Congress leader, also called the killing of more than 10,000 individuals in Gaza deplorable and disgraceful. Moreover, Congress alleged that by abstaining on the UN resolution, the BJP-led government is endorsing and enabling this destructive situation, which is a shameful act.

“The CWC expresses its dismay and anguish on the war that has broken out in the Middle East where over a thousand people have been killed in the last two days. The CWC reiterates its long-standing support for the rights of the Palestinian people to land, self-government, and to live with dignity and respect,” the resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee (CWC).”