India abstained in the UN General Assembly from voting on a draft resolution submitted by Jordan, that called for an immediate humanitarian truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as it did not make any mention of the terrorist group Hamas. The draft resolution also called for unhindered humanitarian access in the Gaza strip and was co-sponsored by more than 40 nations including Bangladesh, Maldives, Pakistan, Russia and South Africa. Besides India, countries that abstained included Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Ukraine and the UK.
The resolution titled "Protection of civilians and upholding legal and humanitarian obligations" was overwhelmingly adopted with 120 nations voting in its favour, 14 against it and 45 abstaining.
On the other hand, Israel has "expanded" its operations in the Gaza Strip with the Palestinian group Hamas saying its operatives were ready to confront attacks with "full force". As Israeli air and ground forces stepped up their attacks on Friday night, local telecom firms and the Palestinian Red Crescent Society in Gaza said that the internet and mobile phone services were cut off.

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To discuss the aftermath and the politics of it all, Barkha Dutt speaks to

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Amb Dilip Sinha | Former Diplomat
Lt Gen Raj Shukla | Army Veteran
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