Saralnama
The Indian National Congress condemned Israel's recent military operations to take over Gaza City and the approval of a settlement project in the West Bank, describing these moves as unacceptable. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the Modi government for its silence on Israel's actions. Israel's military announced plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists and extend service ahead of an expanded operation in Gaza's densely populated areas, with Defence Minister Israel Katz approving the new phase. 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. (Updated 21 Aug 2025, 18:29 IST; source: link)