The Palestinian envoy to India, Adnan Abu Alhaija, has called on India to intervene in the ongoing.

The Palestinian envoy to India, Adnan Abu Alhaija, has called on India to intervene in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza Strip. He believes that India, as a friend to both Israel and Palestine, must step in to resolve the crisis. The ambassador stated that nearly 1,600 people have died in the Hamas' massive attack on Israel cities and the brutal retaliation that has followed. While the West has sided with Israel, several countries in the Middle East have said the current crisis is a culmination of Israel's policies in the region. The ambassador is an appointee of the Palestine Authority government led by President Mahmoud Abbas. He said that Palestine is against the killing of civilians and wants a peaceful solution to the crisis. "Our president is in touch with several European countries to help negotiate," he said, adding, "India is a friend to both. ... We want India to intervene and help us negotiate" The Palestinian Ambassador to India, Adnan Abu Alhaija, has urged India to intervene in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza Strip. He believes that India, being a friend to both Israel and Palestine, should step in to resolve the crisis. The ambassador stated that over 2,000 people have been killed in the war, and Palestine is against the killing of civilians and wants a peaceful solution to the crisis. The Palestinian President is in touch with several European countries to help negotiate. The ambassador hopes that India will also help them negotiate and intervene in the matter