Prime Minister Narendra Modi told his Israeli counterpart Benjamin

Netanyahu on October 10 that the people of India stand firmly with his
country in this difficult hour, expressing strong and unequivocal
condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations

Five days after the Hamas attacks, India’s Ministry of External Affairs released
its first official statement on the war. There is a “universal obligation to
observe international humanitarian law,” and there is also a global
responsibility to fight terrorism, spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in
response to questions at a weekly briefing. He also reiterated India’s position
on the wider Israeli-Palestinian conflict, calling for “direct negotiations”
toward a “sovereign, independent, and viable state of Palestine living within
secure and recognized borders, side by side, at peace with Israel.”
Second, India has long fended off terrorist attacks from Islamist militants
operating from Pakistani soil. Adopting an unyielding posture toward the
Hamas attacks not only plays well with its own domestic constituency but also
sends a tacit message to Islamabad: namely, that New Delhi will take a
tougher approach to terrorism. Modi has previously compared India’s surgical
strikes on militant bases in Pakistan-administered Kashmir to Israel’s covert
operations against militants in foreign territory, suggesting that Israel’s
military prowess is something worth emulating

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said

that India believes in its long-standing support for the establishment of a
"sovereign, independent and viable" state of Palestine.
"Our policy has been longstanding and consistent. India always advocated the
resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign,
independent and viable state of Palestine, living within secure and recognised
borders, side by side at peace with Israel. I think that position remains the
same," he said.
The MEA spokesperson said that the first flight from Israel to bring back
Indian citizens, under 'Operation Ajay', will land in India today. Bagchi said
that India has appealed to all its citizens in Israel to contact its embassy to get
their names added to the list for the chartered flights being arranged.
Certainly, here are some example dialogue statements that India's delegates

could use in a DISEC session on the Israel-Palestine conflict:

​ Opening Statement:
● "Honorable Chair, esteemed delegates, India reaffirms its
unwavering commitment to a peaceful resolution of the
Israel-Palestine conflict. We firmly support a two-state solution as
the best path towards lasting peace in the region."
​ Expressing Concern:
● "India is deeply concerned about the recent escalation of violence
in the region. We call on all parties to exercise restraint and return
to the negotiating table."
​ Supporting Diplomacy:
● "India believes that diplomacy and dialogue are the only ways to
resolve this protracted conflict. We encourage all parties to
re-engage in meaningful negotiations."
​ Upholding International Law:
● "It is essential that all actions in the region are in line with
international law, including UN resolutions. India stresses the
need for compliance with these resolutions."
​ Promoting Humanitarian Aid:
● "India supports increased humanitarian assistance to alleviate the
suffering of the Palestinian people. We urge the international
community to provide essential aid to those in need."
​ Advocating for Dialogue:
● "In the spirit of compromise and collaboration, India encourages
all parties to come to the table, discuss their concerns, and find
common ground."
​ Two-State Solution:
 ● "India firmly believes that a two-state solution, with Israel and
Palestine living side by side in peace, is the best way to secure a
stable and prosperous future for the region."
​ Call for Ceasefire:
● "India calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the
region to prevent further loss of life and allow diplomatic efforts
to resume."
​ Reiterating Support for Peace:
● "India stands ready to support any initiatives that promote peace
and stability in the Middle East. We must work together to make
the dream of lasting peace a reality."
​ Addressing Security Concerns:
● "India acknowledges the legitimate security concerns of Israel and
the aspirations of Palestinians for a homeland. Balancing these
concerns is essential for a lasting solution."

Please note that these dialogues are illustrative and should be adapted to the

specific context and statements made by other delegates during the DISEC

session. India's delegates should aim to maintain a respectful and

constructive tone throughout the discussions.