New Delhi: As Israel continues bombardment on Palestinains killing 800 people so far, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) has reiterated its long-standing support for the rights of the Palestinian people to land, self-government and to live with dignity while also calling for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations on all outstanding issues.
In a resolution passed at its four-hour meeting, the Congress’ top decision-making body said the CWC expresses its dismay and anguish on the war that has broken out in the Middle East where over a thousand people have been killed in the last two days.
“The CWC reiterates its long-standing support for the rights of the Palestinian people to land, self-government and to live with dignity and respect,” the resolution said.
The committee also called for an immediate ceasefire and for negotiations to begin on all outstanding matters, including the imperative issues that have led to the present conflict.
The assertions in the resolution came a day after the Congress condemned the attacks on the people of Israel, saying violence of any type never provides any solution and it must stop.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh had on Sunday said his party has always believed that the legitimate aspirations of the people of Palestine must be fulfilled through dialogue while ensuring the national security interests of the Israelis.
“The Indian National Congress condemns the brutal attacks on the people of Israel,” he said on X.
As the conflict enters its fourth day, Israel continues occupational crimes in Palestine. Nearly 800 Palestinians have lost their lives due to Israeli air raids.
The Gaza Health Ministry reported that at least 770 Palestinians have been killed and 4,000 wounded in the air raids, including 140 children and 120 women.”
