Saralnama
The Indian National Congress condemned Israel's recent military mobilization of reservists for an expanded operation in Gaza City and the approval of a settlement project in the West Bank, describing these actions as unacceptable. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government's silence on these developments. Israel's military announced plans to call up tens of thousands of reservists and extend service ahead of intensified operations in densely populated Gaza areas, while Defence Minister Israel Katz approved a new phase of military action. The settlement project in the West Bank reportedly aims to divide the territory. Earlier, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused Israel of committing genocide and criticized the Indian government for remaining silent amid the devastation in Palestine, citing over 60,000 deaths including 18,430 children. The Congress has expressed solidarity with Palestinians and condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. This statement was issued on August 21, 2025, from New Delhi. (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 18:34 IST; source: link)