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Why India Refused to Support the Latest Gaza Ceasefire Proposal — Explained

India declined to endorse the recent Gaza ceasefire proposal backed by Western powers. This article explores the reasons, diplomatic calculations, and India's evolving Middle East strategy.



A brief background on the Gaza conflict, the ceasefire proposal, and global reaction. 

The Gaza conflict continues to shake the global geopolitical stage, with several countries pushing for a new ceasefire resolution aimed at ending the ongoing violence. While many nations have supported the move, India has taken a different path — choosing not to back the latest proposal. This decision has sparked debate and curiosity worldwide. But what exactly led to India’s diplomatic choice?

What Is the New Ceasefire Proposal?

  • Proposed by US, France, and Egypt

  • Calls for immediate ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and phased withdrawal of Israeli forces

  • Strong push from Western nations at the UN and G7

India’s Historical Stance on the Gaza Conflict

  • Traditionally pro-Palestine but strategic shift after 2014

  • Close ties with Israel in defense, tech, and intelligence

  • India’s consistent call for a two-state solution

Why India Refused to Join This Time

  • Neutrality in sensitive conflicts

  • Balancing Israel and Arab world diplomacy

  • Strategic partnership with Israel (defense deals, innovation)

  • Avoiding alignment with Western bloc to maintain global south credibility

  • Lack of UN consensus: India prefers multilateral, not bloc-led, diplomacy

Global and Domestic Reactions

  • Criticism from pro-Palestinian voices

  • Praise from strategic think tanks calling it “mature diplomacy”

  • Media polarization: some call it a “silent support” of Israel, others see “realpolitik”

Conclusion: A Calculated Diplomatic Move?

India's choice reflects its desire to be seen as a neutral, strategic, and independent global player. While the humanitarian toll in Gaza is undeniable, India’s long-term strategic interests seem to be guiding its path in the Middle East — carefully treading the line between morality and realism.



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