India's absence from UN vote on Israel raises eyebrows

India's absence from UN vote on Israel raises eyebrows

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UN passed a resolution by a majority, calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian areas

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NEW YORK (Dunya News) – The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Thursday passed a resolution by a large majority, calling for an end to Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories.

The resolution, which set a timeline for Israel to withdraw from the occupied lands, earned widespread international backing.

However, India's absence from the vote raised eyebrows, marking a significant break from its BRICS partners and most of South Asia.

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Critics claimed this move reflected India’s growing alignment with Israel, as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seen as a close ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Political analysts argued that India’s failure to be present is not an act of neutrality, but a strategic decision driven by domestic policies under the BJP government, which has been accused of purposely undermining Muslim interests.

This stance, they suggested, damaged India’s credibility as a reliable partner in the Arab world and cast doubt on its commitment to international justice and human rights.