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    Home / News / World News / Deeply concerned by violence in Jerusalem: India at UNSC
    Deeply concerned by violence in Jerusalem: India at UNSC
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    Deeply concerned by violence in Jerusalem: India at UNSC

    Written by Srishty Choudhury
    April 26, 2022 | 06:01 pm 3 min read
    Deeply concerned by violence in Jerusalem: India at UNSC
    Palestinians and Israeli cops recently clashed at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem.

    Following the recent flare-up in violence at holy places in Jerusalem, India on Tuesday said it was deeply concerned by such incidents occurring during the holy month of Ramzan. At the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), during a debate on the Middle East situation, India's Deputy Permanent Representative R Ravindra said the historic status quo of Jerusalem's holy sites must be "respected and upheld."

    Why does this story matter?

    On Friday, 57 Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli police at Al-Aqsa Mosque, East Jerusalem. Notably, Jews also revere this mosque. As per a long-held status quo, Jews are allowed to visit its compound, but can't pray there. The recent clashes erupted as Palestinians accused Israeli authorities of restricting Muslim worship at the mosque while not enforcing a proper ban on Jewish prayers.

    Similar clashes at Al-Aqsa took place two weeks ago

    To recall, on April 15, similar clashes erupted between Palestinians and Israeli police at the Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound—or Temple Mount for Jews—injuring nearly 100 people. It was the second Friday during Ramzan, the holy Islamic month. It also marked the first night of Judaism's week-long Passover holiday and Good Friday. Following this, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed "grave concerns" over the deteriorating Israel-Palestine situation.

    India stresses on two-state solution

    Ravindra said, "All acts of obstruction, vandalism, desecration, which violate the sanctity of holy places, be it in Jerusalem, Nablus or elsewhere, must be unequivocally condemned." He suggested only a two-state solution is viable. Ravindra added India is committed "to the establishment of a sovereign, independent and viable state of Palestine living within secure and recognized borders, side by side at peace with Israel."

    India condemns violence in Jerusalem

    We're deeply concerned by the series of incidents at the holy places of Jerusalem during the ongoing holy month of Ramzan. The historic status quo of holy places of Jerusalem must be respected upheld: Amb R Ravindra, India's Deputy Permanent Rep at UNSC meeting, on Middle East pic.twitter.com/Fz5qkyybDJ

    — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2022

    India concerned over terror, violence in Israel, West Bank

    Ravindra further said India was hugely concerned about the terror attacks and violence-related incidents in Israel and the West Bank. He said, "The recent rocket attack from Gaza and the retaliatory strikes by Israel demonstrates the fragility of the situation and possible escalation." "We recognize efforts made by Israel, Jordan, Palestinian Authority, and other countries to avert escalation (sic)," ANI quoted him as saying.

    Acts violating sanctity of holy places must be condemned

    Terming the on-ground situation in Jerusalem unfortunate despite these efforts, Ravindra appealed to all stakeholders to put an end to provocations and incitement that may worsen the situation further. "We extend our support to all steps that are aimed at restoring calm," Ravindra said during the UNSC debate. He added that any act that violates the sanctitude of holy places must be condemned.

    History of Israel-Palestine conflict

    Until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire after World War I, Israel and Palestine were part of it. The population was 87% Muslim, 10% Christian, and 3% Jewish, as per an 1878 census. However, post-WWI, Britain and France divided territories in the Mid-East. The British Mandate for Palestine was carved out; the land was later split into Palestine—which now includes Israel and Palestine—and Jordan.

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