Press Release No. 26

13 June 2006

India condemns the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces

    India condemns the killing of innocent civilians, including women and children, in Gaza by the Israeli Defence Forces in an unprovoked attack on 9^th June 2006. The end of the ceasefire and the escalation of tensions that this tragic incident has triggered could have negative implications for the already volatile and fragile situation in the region. We urge all sides to desist from starting a new spiral of violence and counter-violence. It is our firm conviction that there can only be a peaceful negotiated resolution to the Palestinian problem that results in the establishment of a sovereign, viable, independent State of Palestine living in peace and prosperity within secure borders in peaceful coexistence with Israel.

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