Priyanka Gandhi has criticized the Modi government’s approach to Palestine, calling it ‘shameful’ and lacking ‘moral rectitude.’ She pointed to India’s past actions, particularly its early recognition of Palestine as a state in 1988, as evidence of the country’s historical support for the Palestinian people. Gandhi’s remarks follow international developments including the recognition of Palestine by Australia, Canada, and the UK.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly opposed the recognition of Palestine. He suggested that Israel would not compromise its security to accommodate the political needs of other nations. The Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has applauded the recognition of Palestine by other countries, seeing it as a key component of the two-state solution.