Indian Government "Supports Palestinian Independence but Hamas Attacks Are 'Terror'"

The Indian government reaffirmed its existing stance supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state while labeling the attack by the Palestinian armed group Hamas, which bombed Israel, as "terrorism."

Earlier, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Hamas's surprise attack as terrorism and expressed strong solidarity with Israel.

On the 13th (local time), according to the daily The Times of India and others, Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at a press briefing the previous day regarding the situation, "We have consistently supported the resumption of negotiations to establish a sovereign, independent, and self-sustaining Palestinian state that maintains peace with Israel," but also described "Hamas's recent attack on Israel as a terrorist attack."

This is the Indian government's first official statement on the current situation. Spokesperson Bagchi added, "(Everyone) has a universal obligation to comply with international human rights law. There is also an international responsibility to fight against all forms of terrorism threats."

Having experienced terrorism committed by Pakistani terrorist groups entering its territory, India does not want to appear as if it does not recognize Israel's retaliatory attacks against Hamas terrorism, and therefore, according to local media analysis, it has not called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

At the same time, India does not support any actions that could be seen as collective punishment against Palestine. India maintains a strategic partnership with Israel while also supporting the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.

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