Overview

• On June 24, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh accused Prime Minister Modi of a ‘deafening’ silence on Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe, saying it diminishes India’s moral and political standing.
• Ramesh highlighted that President Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran but noted that no truce has been declared in Gaza, where civilian casualties and displacement continue.
• Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi earlier this week urged New Delhi to break its silence and actively promote a two-state solution to end the escalating Gaza conflict.
• India’s abstention on the June 14 UN Security Council vote for a Gaza ceasefire has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders questioning the country’s commitment to humanitarian causes.
• Analysts say India’s diplomatic posture in West Asia will be closely watched as international calls grow for it to leverage ties and push for renewed dialogue to alleviate the crisis.