The conflict was triggered by Hamas’s brazen terror attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 that killed almost 1,200 people

India on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hamas and reiterated its call for a return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy.

Negotiators from Israel and Hamas have agreed on a 42-day truce and hostage release, and the deal will come into effect on January 19, US President Joe Biden and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said on Wednesday. The truce comes after more than 460 days of war that has devastated Gaza.

“We welcome the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza,” the external affairs ministry said in a brief statement.

“We hope this will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. We have consistently called for release of all hostages, ceasefire, and return to a path of dialogue and diplomacy,” the statement said.

The conflict was triggered by Hamas’s brazen terror attacks on southern Israel on October 7, 2023 that killed almost 1,200 people. More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s retaliatory attacks and bombardment of the Gaza Strip.

Qatar’s prime minister told reporters that Israel and Hamas were still to conclude some logistical matters related to the ceasefire, while the office of the Israeli prime minister said in a statement that a number of details of the agreement remained unresolved. The deal also needs to be formally ratified by the Israeli cabinet and the government.

The initial phase of the ceasefire, set to last six weeks, will see a limited prisoner exchange, partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a surge of aid into the region. Thirty-three Israeli nationals taken hostage during the October 7 attacks will be released in exchange for a large number of Palestinian prisoners, according to reports.

Around 100 Israeli hostages are thought to be still in Gaza, though Israeli authorities believe some if them are dead.

India initially expressed solidarity with Israel after the attacks by Hamas, in line with its “zero tolerance” policy on terrorism, but it adopted a more nuanced position subsequently because of concerns expressed by Arab partners.

India has strong strategic ties with Israel while Arab states are key sources of energy and have developed stronger defence and security ties with India in the past decade. India also had significant concerns about the potential expansion of the conflict because West Asia is home to nine million Indians, with almost six million of them concentrated in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

As the war dragged on, India repeatedly urged Israel to be mindful of humanitarian concerns in its response. The Indian side also called for the unimpeded provision of humanitarian aid to the people of Gaza and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy aimed at finding a two-state solution.

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A crowd of anti-Israel demonstrators gathered in front of a memorial in downtown Manhattan honoring those killed on October 7, 2018, at the Nova Music Festival in Israel by Hamas terrorists. In front of the Nova Music Festival Exhibition on Wall Street, the audience indulged in a wicked celebration that included burning flares and waving a flag connected with the terrorist organization Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran.

During their altercation with police on Monday, June 8, the demonstrators chanted “Israel go to hell.” The pro-Palestinian organization Within Our Lifetime organized the protest, which got underway in Union Square. There were demonstrators who were spotted spreading a flag that said, “Long live October 7th.” “Long Live the Intifada” was even chanted by others.

In their comments on the video above, other X users denounced the behavior, saying, “This is utterly disgusting and shameful.” They are all capable of being killers and terrorists. These are the same folks who have demonstrated against Jewish hospitals and Holocaust museums, which is utterly repugnant. One user added, “There is no limit to their hatred,” while another stated, “These morally bankrupt hellions embody vacuous minds of intellectual bankruptcy and unbridled evil, showing depths of depravity while spreading malignancy without conscience or reason.”

“Expose them all and deport them. NYC was once really amazing. One person remarked, “Now it’s literally hell on earth.” Another said, “After an hour away from Twitter, I find this horror show.” The terror of Hamas never ends. This is getting old to me. “They should be arrested!” one person wrote. WE have traded a lie for the truth. It’s completely heinous and wicked in every way that can be imagined. Why do the people in the masses not speak up and expose these miscreants? A nation rises when its citizens are righteous, but it descends to the depths of hell when they are wicked.

The Nova Exhibit was originally scheduled to close on Sunday, but following the protest, it was revealed that it would stay open until June 22. According to its official website, “the installation sets out to recreate an event dedicated to peace and love that was brutally cut short by Hamas’s attack on Israel from Gaza on that fateful day.”

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Regarding the ongoing aggression, Hamas announced on Thursday that it had informed mediators that it would not engage in further talks. However, it was prepared to reach a “complete agreement” that would include the handover of prisoners and hostages in exchange for Israel ceasing the conflict.

Negotiations to set up a truce between Israel and the Islamist movement in the Gaza War have frequently broken down, with both parties blaming the other for the lack of progress. These negotiations are being mediated by Egypt and Qatar, among others.

The most recent statement from Hamas was released as Israel continued its onslaught on Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in defiance of an order by the highest U.N. court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), to stop the airstrikes.

“Hamas and the Palestinian factions will not accept to be part of this policy by continuing (ceasefire) negotiations in light of the aggression, siege, starvation and genocide of our people” , the statement issued by Hamas said.

“Today, we informed the mediators of our clear position that if the occupation stops its war and aggression against our people in Gaza, our readiness (is) to reach a complete agreement that includes a comprehensive exchange deal,” it stated.

Israel has declared that it is determined to destroy an organisation that is set on destroying it and has rejected previous offers from Hamas as inadequate. It claims that the goals of the Rafah offensive are to free captives and eliminate Hamas fighters.

According to the health ministry there, Israel’s offensive has killed close to 36,000 Palestinians in all of Gaza. Israel began the operation after militants led by Hamas stormed villages in southern Israel on October 7, 2018, killing almost 1,200 people and taking over 250 captives, according to Israeli estimates.

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