2-state formula key, but terror unacceptable: EAM on West Asia

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defended India’s abstention from a UN resolution on the Israel-Palestine conflict, citing concerns about the resolution’s language and its lack of reference to terrorism and hostage-taking. He reiterated India’s support for a two-state solution and condemned both terrorism and civilian casualties, urging a ceasefire and adherence to humanitarian law.