India's Abstention in UN Vote on Israel-Hamas Conflict Resolution
On 27th October, 2023, India chose to abstain from a United Nations General Assembly vote on a resolution that called for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict, which passed with 120 votes in favour and 14 against.
Key Points
- Resolution Contents: The resolution sought an "immediate, durable, and sustained humanitarian truce," with unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza.
- It was drafted by 22 Arab countries, led by Jordan, and had co-sponsors including Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia, and South Africa.
- Amendment Proposed by Canada: Canada and the United States co-sponsored an amendment naming Hamas as responsible for the crisis.
- India sided with the ....
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