India Supports Palestine's Statehood at the UN

The resolution was proposed by France and received strong support, with 142 countries voting in favor, 10 opposing, and 12 abstaining.

Among those who voted against were Argentina, Hungary, Israel, and the United States.

In the statement, the leaders consented to undertake joint efforts to conclude the war in Gaza and to attain a fair, peaceful, and enduring resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The resolution focuses on the successful enactment of the two-state solution, aiming to create a brighter future for Palestinians, Israelis, and all communities in the region.

It urged the Israeli leadership to make a definitive public promise to the two-state solution, which includes a viable and sovereign Palestinian State.

India’s Position on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In 1974, India became the first non-Arab nation to acknowledge the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

In 1988, India became one of the first nations to acknowledge the State of Palestine.

India regularly supported Palestinian resolutions at the UN.

Backing for Palestinian Nationhood:

India endorses a two-state solution, promoting peaceful coexistence between Israel and Palestine within secure and acknowledged borders.

Supports East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine (according to UN resolutions).

Firmly backs Palestine's inclusion in global organizations (e.g., UNESCO, UNGA observer state status in 2012).

High-Level Visits: In 2018, Prime Minister Modi made a landmark trip to Palestine, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister.

Before that, in 2015, former President Pranab Mukherjee traveled to Palestine, making it the inaugural visit by an Indian President to Palestine.

Development Aid: Over the years, India has extended several types of developmental cooperation support to Palestine, totaling around US$ 141 million.

The IBSA Fund, which includes India, Brazil, and South Africa, has financed four projects in Palestine totaling US$ 5 million.

France proposed the resolution, which garnered significant backing, with 142 nations voting for it, 10 against, and 12 abstaining.

Those who opposed included Argentina, Hungary, Israel, and the United States.

In the declaration, the leaders agreed to collaborate to end the war in Gaza and to achieve a just, peaceful, and lasting resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The resolution emphasizes the effective implementation of the two-state solution, seeking to establish a more promising future for Palestinians, Israelis, and all the communities in the area.

It called on the Israeli leadership to provide a clear public commitment to the two-state solution, which encompasses a sustainable and independent Palestinian State.

India's Stance on the Israeli-Palestinian Dispute

In 1974, India was the first nation outside of the Arab world to recognize the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).

In 1988, India was among the initial countries to recognize the State of Palestine.

India consistently backed Palestinian resolutions in the UN.

Support for Palestinian Statehood:

India supports a two-state approach, advocating for peaceful coexistence of Israel and Palestine with recognized and secure borders.

Recognizes East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine (in line with UN resolutions).

Strongly supports Palestine's participation in international organizations (e.g., UNESCO, UNGA observer state status achieved in 2012).

High-Level Visits: In 2018, Prime Minister Modi undertook a historic journey to Palestine, representing the first visit from an Indian Prime Minister.

Prior to that, in 2015, ex-President Pranab Mukherjee visited Palestine, marking it as the first trip by an Indian President to Palestine.

Development Assistance: Throughout the years, India has provided various forms of developmental cooperation aid to Palestine, amounting to approximately US$ 141 million.

The IBSA Fund, comprising India, Brazil, and South Africa, has supported four initiatives in Palestine amounting to US$ 5 million.