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<p>India on Saturday (Nov 11) voted in the favour of a United Nations resolution that called out Israel's settlement activities in "the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan". The resolution was passed two days after its draft was approved on Thursday, November 9.</p>

<p>The UN draft resolution titled "Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan" was passed by overwhelming majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only seven countries, including the United States and Canada, voted against the resolution. Other five countries that voted against the resolution were Hungary, Israel, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: 100,000 Indians to work in Israel; govt to hire Indian workforce? | WION</strong></p>

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<p>A total of 18 countries abstained from voting, including Cote D'Ivore, Czechia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Guatemala, Malawi, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Togo, Uruguay, and Vanuatu.</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>India's vote reflects New Delhi's principled stance in relation to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas after the latter attacked Israel on October 7 and killed about 1200 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-pm-modi-talks-with-iranian-president-ebrahim-raisi-discusses-israel-hamas-conflict-655813">Iran asks India to 'use all its capacities' to end Israel's attack on Gaza</a></strong></p>

<p>New Delhi advocates "the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine, living within secure and recognised borders, side by side at peace with Israel". While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed Hamas for its brutal acts of terror committed in Israel on Oct 7, the Ministry of External Affairs has made it clear that while India stands against terrorist strikes, its stand on Israel-Palestine remained unchanged.</p>

<p>Last month, India abstained in the UN General Assembly from voting on a draft resolution submitted by Jordan, that called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution did not make any mention of Hamas and its barbaric attack on Israel. Since then, the western discourse over Israel-Hamas war has evolved from humanitarian ceasefire to humanitarian pauses, the latter a wartime practice to stop fighting during designated hours to ensure the supplies of essentials to the civilians.</p>

<p>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.<br />
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India on Saturday (Nov 11) voted in the favour of a United Nations resolution that called out Israel's settlement activities in "the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan".

India on Saturday (Nov 11) voted in the favour of a United Nations resolution that called out Israel's settlement activities in "the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan". The resolution was passed two days after its draft was approved on Thursday, November 9. The UN draft resolution titled "Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and the occupied Syrian Golan" was passed by overwhelming majority. Only seven countries, including the United States and Canada, voted against the resolution. Other five countries that voted against the resolution were Hungary, Israel, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: 100,000 Indians to work in Israel; govt to hire Indian workforce? | WION × A total of 18 countries abstained from voting, including Cote D'Ivore, Czechia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Georgia, Guatemala, Malawi, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Togo, Uruguay, and Vanuatu. What does it mean? India's vote reflects New Delhi's principled stance in relation to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas after the latter attacked Israel on October 7 and killed about 1200 people. Also read | Iran asks India to 'use all its capacities' to end Israel's attack on Gaza New Delhi advocates "the resumption of direct negotiations towards establishing a sovereign, independent and viable State of Palestine, living within secure and recognised borders, side by side at peace with Israel". While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has slammed Hamas for its brutal acts of terror committed in Israel on Oct 7, the Ministry of External Affairs has made it clear that while India stands against terrorist strikes, its stand on Israel-Palestine remained unchanged. Last month, India abstained in the UN General Assembly from voting on a draft resolution submitted by Jordan, that called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The resolution did not make any mention of Hamas and its barbaric attack on Israel. Since then, the western discourse over Israel-Hamas war has evolved from humanitarian ceasefire to humanitarian pauses, the latter a wartime practice to stop fighting during designated hours to ensure the supplies of essentials to the civilians. 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. (With inputs from agencies)

India votes in favour of UN resolution against Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories

<p>Turkish citizens are increasingly cancelling their Visa and Mastercards in a nationwide boycott against companies or nations they deem to be supporting&nbsp;Israel, country's Yeni Safak publication reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Banks are reportedly struggling with the surge in demand for Troy cards, Turkey's domestic payment system established by the Interbank Card Center in 2015. This shift is a protest against the West's support for Israel's purported 'right to defence' after it was attacked by Hamas on October 7 that killed about 1200 Israelis.</p>

<p>On social media, the hashtag campaign #TroyKartaGeçiyoruz (#WeGoToTroyKarta) has gained momentum, in a reference to the country's own payment system Troy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-hamas-war-massacre-in-gaza-product-of-west-turkeys-erdogan-addresses-huge-pro-palestinian-rally-652379">Israel-Hamas war: Erdogan addresses huge pro-Palestine rally, blames West for massacre in Gaza</a></strong></p>

<p>Since targeting Visa and Mastercard, approximately 19 million new Troy cards have been issued, Yeni Safak report added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Troy, Turkey's sole domestic payment card, was launched officially in April 2016, providing financial services such as credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Turkey: Erdogan defends Hamas and lashes out on Israel</strong></p>

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<p>Notably, Troy cards have been accepted in the US on the Discover Card network since 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The development coincides with a related move when the Turkish parliament removed Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its campus restaurants, accusing them of supporting Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What does it mean?</strong></h2>

<p>This multifaceted protest reflects a growing pro-Palestine sentiment among the Turkish citizens.</p>

<p>Besides, the Turkish President Recep&nbsp;Tayyip Erdogan said recently that Hamas was not a terrorist organisation but a liberation group fighting to protect Palestinian lands and people, in contrast to the fact that the militant-political organisation that rules blockaded Gaza Strip has been designated as a terrorist group by the US and collective West.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Once all of this that is happening is finished, we want to see Gaza as a peaceful region that is a part of an independent Palestinian state, in line with 1967 borders, with territorial integrity, and with East Jerusalem as its capital," Erdogan said earlier this month.</p>

<p>More than 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in retaliatory attack launched by Israel on Oct 7 as per the claims of Hamas-run ministry.</p>

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Turkish citizens are increasingly cancelling their Visa and Mastercards in a nationwide boycott against companies or nations they deem to be supporting Israel, country's Yeni Safak publication reported.

Turkish citizens are increasingly cancelling their Visa and Mastercards in a nationwide boycott against companies or nations they deem to be supporting Israel, country's Yeni Safak publication reported. Banks are reportedly struggling with the surge in demand for Troy cards, Turkey's domestic payment system established by the Interbank Card Center in 2015. This shift is a protest against the West's support for Israel's purported 'right to defence' after it was attacked by Hamas on October 7 that killed about 1200 Israelis. On social media, the hashtag campaign #TroyKartaGeçiyoruz (#WeGoToTroyKarta) has gained momentum, in a reference to the country's own payment system Troy. Also read | Israel-Hamas war: Erdogan addresses huge pro-Palestine rally, blames West for massacre in Gaza Since targeting Visa and Mastercard, approximately 19 million new Troy cards have been issued, Yeni Safak report added. Troy, Turkey's sole domestic payment card, was launched officially in April 2016, providing financial services such as credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards. Also watch | Turkey: Erdogan defends Hamas and lashes out on Israel × Notably, Troy cards have been accepted in the US on the Discover Card network since 2017. The development coincides with a related move when the Turkish parliament removed Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its campus restaurants, accusing them of supporting Israel. What does it mean? This multifaceted protest reflects a growing pro-Palestine sentiment among the Turkish citizens. Besides, the Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said recently that Hamas was not a terrorist organisation but a liberation group fighting to protect Palestinian lands and people, in contrast to the fact that the militant-political organisation that rules blockaded Gaza Strip has been designated as a terrorist group by the US and collective West. "Once all of this that is happening is finished, we want to see Gaza as a peaceful region that is a part of an independent Palestinian state, in line with 1967 borders, with territorial integrity, and with East Jerusalem as its capital," Erdogan said earlier this month. More than 10,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in retaliatory attack launched by Israel on Oct 7 as per the claims of Hamas-run ministry. (With inputs from agencies)

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