♤ Thus, the Palestinians remain stateless and the territory which is expected to become a future state of Palestine, i.e. West Bank and Gaze Strip remain separated and under Israeli occupation (West Bank) or blockaded (Gaza strip).

♤ The Palestinian

♤ International community including India supports a peaceful negotiated resolution of the issue with the Palestinian state, security and recognition for Israel remaining the end goal.

6.2. India’s Position

♤ India’s solidarity with the Palestinian people and its attitude to the Palestinian question was given voice during our freedom struggle by Mahatma Gandhi. Since then, empathy with the Palestinian cause and friendship with the people of Palestine have become an integral part of India’s foreign policy.

♤ India was the first Non-Arab State to recognize PLO as sole and legitimate representative of the Palestinian people in 1974. India was one of the first countries to recognize the State of Palestine in 1988.