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India backs Palestine's UN membership bid & reaffirms support for two-state solution, says MEA secretary Sripriya Ranganathan
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In a Nutshell:
- India backs Palestine's bid for full United Nations membership.
- They also reaffirm support for a two state solution with Israel.
- MEA secretary Sripriya Ranganathan highlighted humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.
Why it Matters
India upgraded ties with Israel to a Special Strategic Partnership in February 2026, expanding defence, trade and technology cooperation. Israel remains one of India's top arms suppliers, with deals worth billions signed this year. Publicly backing Palestine's UN membership push could test that partnership, since Israel opposes moves toward Palestinian statehood recognition at the UN.
Who it matters to
India's UN stance sits awkwardly next to Israeli PM Netanyahu's recent claim that India offers Israel "tremendous support," made while rejecting the US as Israel's only powerful ally. India treats its Israel and Palestine ties as separate issues, letting it deepen defence ties with Israel while still backing Palestinian statehood.
