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In
response to a question on the escalating tension in
West Asia, the Official Spokesperson stated:
We regret that Israel
should have chosen to give a military response to
the capture of an Israeli soldier last week, rather
than afford time and opportunity for diplomatic
action to resolve the matter. The actions of the
Israeli Defence Forces, such as the bombing of a
power plant and several bridges in Gaza, have
affected the lives of ordinary citizens. This will
only contribute to a deterioration of the already
existing humanitarian crisis there. Our grave
concern over these developments has already been
conveyed to the Israeli Ambassador yesterday by Shri
Rajiv Sikri, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of
External Affairs.
New Delhi,
July 1, 2006 |
