India refuses to back UN General Assembly vote on Gaza ceasefire, people express shock

India abstained from the United Nations' recent resolution on Israel, which called for a truce but did not mention Hamas. The resolution, drafted by Jordan, was adopted by the UN despite India's abstention. India, while expressing shock at the October 7 attack and condemning its perpetrators, did not mention Hamas in its explanation for abstaining.

The country did, however, support Canada's proposal to amend the resolution by inserting a paragraph condemning Hamas. India's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel, emphasized the need to resolve differences through dialogue and expressed concern about the use of violence for political ends, emphasizing that terrorism knows no borders and the world should not justify acts of terror.

 Ambassador Yojna Patel called for a united, zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and expressed deep concern about the deteriorating security situation and civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict. She noted that the escalation of hostilities exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and urged all parties to act responsibly. India reaffirmed its support for a negotiated two-state solution in the Israel-Palestine issue, aiming for the establishment of a sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine alongside Israel within secure and recognized borders. India urged the parties to de-escalate, avoid violence, and create conditions for direct peace negotiations to resume.