Categories: World

Indian Americans lend support to Israel even as India does the balancing trick

<p>
As the Israeli conflict with Hamas captures the attention of the world and the governments make efforts at issuing apolitical statements, Indian Americans in Chicago have openly come out in support of Israel.<br />
<br />
Indian Americans in Chicago have supported Israel by carrying out two rallies in the Chicago area, one of which was held downtown. They believe that Israel had to defend itself against the terror attacks by Hamas.<br />
<br />
One of the demonstrations had Indian-American leader Dr Bharat Barai along with Jewish leader Peggy Shapiro. Barai said that the Indian community in the US is with the people of Israel who are targeted by rocket attacks by the Hamas militants. Barai added that the Hamas militants have not only killed people in Israel but also terrorised the people in Gaza. He said that people on both sides deserve to live in peace.</p>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">
PR <a href="https://twitter.com/ambtstirumurti?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ambtstirumurti</a> speaks at the UN General Assembly Plenary Meeting on Palestine.<br />
<br />
Text of remarks here⤵️<a href="https://t.co/3dx47NR6ad">https://t.co/3dx47NR6ad</a> <a href="https://t.co/qNXahyCNVH">pic.twitter.com/qNXahyCNVH</a></p>
— India at UN, NY (@IndiaUNNewYork) <a href="https://twitter.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/1395519464700002306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 20, 2021</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>
<br />
Shapiro thanked the ‘Hindu-American community’ for the support. <em>News agency PTI</em> says that officials from the Israel consulate were present at the rally.<br />
<br />
Officially, India has condemned the violence in Israel and has advocated for a peaceful solution. TS Tirumurti, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, reiterated India’s commitment towards the Palestinian cause and reiterated the two-state solution at the UN Security Council debate.<br />
<br />
India has historically been a supporter of the Palestinian people but also maintains close relations with Israel. These relations have only been growing stronger. At the same time, under the present regime of Narendra Modi, India has developed a close rapport with numerous Arab nations in the region.<br />
<br />
Many Indian social media users have, however, supported Israel during this conflict and some have even shown disappointment with the Indian government for not being vocal enough in its support for Israel.</p>

IN Bureau

Recent Posts

India-UK FTA will propel bilateral trade, strengthen supply chains: Jaishankar during meeting with UK Foreign Secretary

Noting that the recent conclusion of the India-UK FTA and the Double Contribution Convention is…

1 day ago

“Strengthening early warning systems, coordination is crucial”, says PM Modi addressing ICDRI

Highlighting the significance of strengthening early warning systems to mitigate risks from disasters, Prime Minister…

1 day ago

Centre raises financial threshold for procurement of scientific equipment, consumables

The Central government has raised financial limits under the General Financial Rules (GFRs) for procurement…

1 day ago

Would be my pleasure to welcome PM Modi for G7: Former Canada MP Chandra Arya calls India “indispensable partner”

Former Member of Parliament of Canada, Chandra Arya, has said it would be his pleasure…

2 days ago

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy to meet PM Modi; to discuss bilateral economic and migration partnership

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his second…

2 days ago

“We can control any situation”: Gujarat Health Minister calls Omicron ‘not serious’, says all arrangements in place

Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Saturday noted that the state is fully prepared for…

2 days ago