<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">India has called for an immediate de-escalation of the conflict in Gaza and expressed its willingness to work with all stakeholders to restore peace and stability in the region.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi voiced &ldquo;deep concern&rdquo; over the continuing violence and humanitarian crisis in the region, emphasizing the urgent need for restraint and dialogue. &ldquo;India desires to see peace, calm, and stability prevail in West Asia. We are ready to engage with all concerned parties to support efforts aimed at de-escalation,&rdquo; the ministry said.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The statement comes amid intensified hostilities between Israeli forces and Palestinian groups in Gaza, drawing alarm from the international community over the rising civilian toll and humanitarian fallout. India reiterated the importance of safeguarding civilian lives and ensuring unhindered humanitarian access in conflict-affected areas.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">New Delhi has consistently supported a negotiated two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict &mdash; advocating for the establishment of a sovereign, independent State of Palestine living in peaceful coexistence with Israel. In line with this position, officials said India has remained in close contact with key regional and global partners amid the unfolding crisis.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">India&rsquo;s balanced approach reflects its longstanding diplomatic ties with both Israel and the Arab world, as well as its broader foreign policy stance rooted in dialogue, multilateralism, and non-violence. Analysts note that India, with its significant strategic and diaspora interests in West Asia, could play a constructive role in fostering dialogue.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">As international calls for a ceasefire grow louder, India&rsquo;s outreach signals a willingness to play a proactive role in regional peacebuilding &mdash; without aligning exclusively with any side, but with a focus on ending violence and supporting long-term stability.</span></div>

India calls for restraint, offers diplomatic support to end conflict in West Asia

India Calls for Peace as Gaza Crisis Deepens

India calls for restraint, offers diplomatic support to end conflict in West Asia

May 1, 2025 | 10:48 IST