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New Delhi. Two statements issued by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last three days have underlined an important point that India stands firmly against “terrorism” carried out by Hamas on Israeli soil. India had unanimously termed the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 as a ‘terrorist attack’ and Palestine (Palestine..) has not been mentioned in any of PM Modi’s statements so far.
India seems to be making a distinction between the “two-state solution” that the Modi government has supported in the past, and the cowardly terrorist attack by Hamas, which specifically targeted innocent civilians, including women and children. A government source told News18, “We are against terrorism and are with Israel. That’s all we are saying. No one can and should not justify the events of October 7, in which civilians were killed and abducted. We don’t need to say more.”
This added to Prime Minister Modi’s October 10 statement after his telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that India condemned terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations” without accepting any justification for the October 7 attack. Is. A second Indian source told News18 that India itself has been a victim of terror incidents like the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai, and hence it will stand with Israel against Hamas, which will also send a broader message to other sponsors of terrorism like Pakistan. Will give.
October 7 attack reminds of 26/11 attack
The source said Hamas used gliders in air and ground forces to infiltrate and attack Israel, civilians were shot inside their homes and on the streets, while in Mumbai, terrorists arrived from Pakistan by sea. Were. India’s stance on this issue is similar to that of major Western powers, which have attacked the terrorist organization Hamas and shown their solidarity with Israel.
Full emphasis on ‘terrorism’
PM Modi’s first statement on October 7 had said that India was “deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel… Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. “We stand in solidarity with Israel during this difficult time.” On October 10 also, PM Modi spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The government statement said, “The PM expressed his deep condolences and sympathies to those killed and injured as a result of terrorist attacks in Israel and conveyed that the people of India stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult time. He reiterated that India strongly and unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
Both of these statements focus on condemning the “terrorist act” carried out by Hamas on Israel on October 7. By adding the words “terrorism in all its forms and manifestations” on October 10, India has made its stand clear. Experts have described these attacks in Israel as equivalent to the 9/11 attacks on America by Al-Qaeda. The Congress leader, citing the CWC resolution advocating for Palestine, is pointing out how PM Modi visited Palestine in 2018 and advocated a “two-state solution”. However, the BJP government is clear that it is currently focusing on the October 7 “terrorist attack” on Israel by Hamas.
security of indian citizens
The Indian statement said PM Modi also highlighted the issue of security of Indian nationals in Israel during his talks with Netanyahu, who assured full cooperation and support. “The two leaders agreed to remain in close contact,” the government said.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry has also thanked PM Modi for his statement after talking to Prime Minister Netanyahu on Tuesday. Hundreds of Indian students and citizens are currently in Israel and the government is planning rescue efforts for them.
