Indian diaspora in US extends solidarity to Israel, terms Hamas' attack 'crime against humanity'

A prominent Indian diaspora group has extended solidarity to the people of Israel and said that the attack by Hamas militants against innocent civilians in the country is a crime against humanity.

“We stand in solidarity with the people of Israel and condemn these unprovoked and barbaric attacks,” said Khanderao Kand, director of Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS). “Hamas’ and Jihadi terrorists' goal is to destroy Israel, and its attacks on innocent civilians are a crime against humanity,” he said.

FIIDS welcomed the US House bipartisan resolution, introduced by Congressman Michael MaCaul and Gregory Meeks, and supported by 392 House of Representatives, condemning the attack and supporting Israel in the ongoing war. FIIDS compared Hamas' attacks to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. “This is a 9/11-like attack on Israel,” he said. “It is a cowardly and barbaric attack on innocent civilians. The world should not allow Islamic Jihadi extremists to succeed in its goal of destroying Israel and peace. We must stand with Israel and make sure that other Islamic countries do not help Jihadi terrorism,” Kand said.

“These attacks are a setback for peace in the Middle East with a global implication,” he said. “They are also a threat to Israel’s peace and prosperity initiatives under the Abraham Accords to normalize relations with Arab countries,” he added.