Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Palestine Urges India to Lead Gaza Reconstruction
Palestine has asked India to help rebuild Gaza, which was badly damaged in a war.
The Palestinian foreign minister said India is a good friend to both Palestine and Israel and can help bring peace.
She also said that around 82% of buildings in Gaza are destroyed and many people have died.
Palestine wants India to keep giving humanitarian aid and to support the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees.
The minister also said that Palestine is against violence and wants all problems to be solved through talks and international law.
India is hosting a meeting with Arab countries to discuss these issues and other areas of cooperation.
Palestine urged India to lead the reconstruction of Gaza, which needs around USD 110 billion for rebuilding.
Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin highlighted India's unique position as a friend to both Palestine and Israel, making it a suitable mediator.
Around 82% of structures in Gaza have been destroyed, with over 72,000 people killed and 10,000-20,000 missing.
India is hosting the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on January 31, with participation from 22 Arab countries.
Palestine called for continued humanitarian assistance from India, including support for the UNRWA, and emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict through international law.
- Who
- Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin, India, Arab League member states
- What
- Palestine's call for India to lead Gaza reconstruction and mediate Israel-Palestine conflict
- When
- January 31, 2024 (meeting date)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address the widespread destruction in Gaza and seek a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict
- Event
- Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
- Date
- January 31
- Participants
- Foreign ministers from 22 Arab countries
- Gaza Reconstruction Cost
- USD 110 billion
- Gaza Destruction
- 82% of structures destroyed
- Casualties in Gaza
- Over 72,000 killed, 10,000-20,000 missing
- UNRWA
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees
- India's Role
- Mediator and humanitarian assistance provider
Sources
India well positioned to act as mediator in Israel-Palestine conflict: Palestinian foreign minister
India-Arab Relations: High-level ministerial meet set to reinvigorate decades-old partnership
Palestinian Foreign Minister Backs India as Potential Israel–Palestine Mediator
Gaza reconstruction: Palestine calls on India to lead rebuilding efforts
India can play ‘major role’ in Gaza reconstruction, says Palestine’s Foreign Minister Dr Shahin
India To Host Landmark India-Arab Ministerial After A Decade Tomorrow
Eye on reconstruction of Gaza, India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to be held tomorrow
‘We want a state, not war’: Palestinian FM says India can be a 'mediator' | Firstpost Exclusive
