India's abstained in latest resolution on Palestine issue
- India abstained from voting in a resolution came up at the Human Rights Council [HRC] against the backdrop of the latest round of conflict between Israel and Gaza strip, the coastal part of the Palestinian territories.
- The resolution was passed with 24 members voting in favour.
- 9 members voted against the resolution, and 14 member countries, including India, did not participate in the vote.
- The resolution titled “Ensuring respect for international human rights law and humanitarian law in Occupied Palestinian Territory including East Jerusalem and in Israel”.
- The passing of this resolution will led to setting up of an independent commission of inquiry to investigate violation of international law by Israel.