As part of the agreement, Israel commits to vacating Gaza and progressively relinquishing territories acquired during the conflict. This marks a departure from recent directives by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who had previously ordered the IDF to expand its control over 70% of Gaza.
India has joined over 100 countries in condemning Israel’s unilateral measures in the West Bank, specifically rejecting any moves towards annexation and reaffirming support for a negotiated two-State solution. This statement, issued by the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations, highlights that such actions are contrary to international law and undermine efforts for regional peace. The participating nations reiterated their opposition to measures altering the demographic composition of the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967.
John Q. Hosedrinker