Palestinian Ambassador Adnan Abu Alhaija Talks About Ceasefire with Israel and PM Modi's Efforts

New Delhi, India - October 1: Adnan Abu Alhaija, the Palestinian Ambassador to India, expressed doubts about achieving a ceasefire with Israel under the current government. He emphasized that Israelis and their government have refused such efforts.

When asked about hopes for a ceasefire with Israel, he told reporters, "All the people, even the United States, have defended Israel. The international arena calls Israel for a ceasefire, but Israelis and this extreme government (Netanyahu) are refusing the ceasefire."

Regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Alhaija believes that India is advocating for a ceasefire. He said, "I am sure India is also calling for ceasefire... Even in the United Nation, I don't know what exactly PM Modi has said but I am sure he was talking about ceasefire in the area and stop any kind of escalating in the area."

PM Modi discussed recent developments in West Asia with Netanyahu and expressed India's commitment to supporting efforts for early restoration of peace and stability. In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Spoke to Prime Minister @netanyahu about recent developments in West Asia. Terrorism has no place in our world. It is crucial to prevent regional escalation and ensure the safe release of all hostages. India is committed to supporting efforts for an early restoration of peace and stability."

The Palestinian Ambassador also spoke about Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, saying that he defended Lebanon and its people "against the criminal regime of Netanyahu." Alhaija said, "Nasrallah was a resistance leader and defended the land of Lebanon. He tried to help the people of Lebanon... against the criminal regime of Netanyahu. I think the Palestinian people and the area are facing the most extreme government in the history of Israel."

Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a precision strike by Israeli Defence Forces (IDF). Netanyahu had described Nasrallah as "the main engine of Iran's axis of evil," stating, "If someone rises up to kill you, kill him first..."

In October last year, Israel launched a counter-offensive against Hamas after hundreds of Hamas terrorists entered Israeli borders, killing over 1200 people and taking over 250 hostages, with 100 still in captivity. The conflict has escalated, with Houthi rebels in Yemen also targeting Israel and other countries in the Red Sea. Israel has continued striking Hezbollah in Lebanon.

As the conflict escalates, all major countries have called for a ceasefire and a hostage deal, while also stressing the need for a two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the region.