Palestinians Face Joint Pressure from Israel and US: Envoy to India

Swift Summary:

• Event: Abdullah M. Abu Shawesh,Palestinian Ambassador to India,held a press conference in New Delhi on July 11,2025.
• remarks: He accused Israel of committing genocide and described the situation in Gaza as a “joint assault” by Israel and the U.S., with support from other Western nations like the UK.
• Destroyed Structures: The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed two schools and Jawaharlal Nehru library at Al Azhar University-Gaza. These were built with funding from India.
• Backdrop: The Israeli military operations follow Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel in october 2023.
• Israeli Perspective: Israeli PM Netanyahu discussed ceasefire plans and relocation of Palestinians during his visit to Washington D.C.,claiming efforts aimed at a “better future” for Palestinians.
• Palestinian Viewpoint: Abu Shawesh rejected the relocation concept, recalling pre-Israel times when Palestinians lived freely in their homeland and expressed frustration over international non-compliance with laws protecting Palestine’s rights.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

This situation underscores India’s stake through its financial contributions to education infrastructure in Gaza, given that buildings funded by India have been affected amid escalating violence. While Israel frames its Gaza offensive as part of security measures post-Hamas’ attack, accusations like “genocide” increase moral pressure on both supporting nations such as the U.S., UK, and neutral states including India.India’s diplomatic stance may require navigating between historical support for Palestinian self-determination (such as backing the two-state solution) and maintaining strong bilateral ties with Israel. This scenario could impact perceptions about India’s role within global peacekeeping initiatives or humanitarian aid frameworks while raising questions on how best national resources aid conflict zones effectively.

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