S Jaishankar Says Conflict In Gaza "A Matter Of Great Concern"

In his virtual address at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Mr Jaishankar said, "The conflict in Gaza is of great concern to us all. The humanitarian crisis arising from conflicts require a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most affected."

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India is concerned over the conflict in Gaza and stressed that humanitarian crisis arising from conflicts require a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most-affected. He asserted that world needs to be clear that terrorism and hostage taking "unacceptable."

In his virtual address at the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council, Mr Jaishankar said, "The conflict in Gaza is of great concern to us all. The humanitarian crisis arising from conflicts require a sustainable solution that gives immediate relief to those most affected. At the same time, we must be clear that terrorism and hostage-taking are unacceptable."

"It also goes without saying that international humanitarian law must always be respected. It is vital that the conflict does not spread within or beyond the region. And efforts must also focus on seeking a two-state solution where Palestinian people can live within secure borders," he added.