Priyanka Gandhi Accuses IDF Of ‘Genocide’ In Gaza, Israeli Embassy Calls Claim ‘Shameful Deceit’

Last Updated:August 12, 2025, 12:46 IST

Priyanka Gandhi accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza. However, the Israeli Embassy rejected her claims as 'shameful deceit'.

A file photo of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (PTI)

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday condemned the killings in Gaza, accusing Israel of committing “genocide" and criticising the Indian government for “standing silent" as Palestinians suffer.

She cited figures of over 60,000 deaths, including 18,430 children, and called the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in a targeted strike a “heinous crime."

Gandhi said enabling such actions through silence and inaction is “a crime in itself."

However, the Israeli Embassy in India rejected her allegations and termed it a “shameful deceit".

Responding to her remarks, the Israeli Embassy ambassador Reuven Azar said Israel has killed 25,000 Hamas militants and blamed civilian casualties on Hamas’s tactics of “hiding behind civilians" and obstructing aid.

He stated that Israel has delivered 2 million tonnes of food to Gaza and dismissed genocide claims, urging people not to “buy Hamas numbers."

WHAT PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA POSTED

Commenting on the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in a targeted Israeli strike in Gaza, Priyanka Gandhi, in an X post, wrote, “The cold-blooded murder of five Al Jazeera journalists is yet another heinous crime committed on Palestinian soil."

“The immeasurable courage of those who dare to stand for the truth will never be broken by the violence and hatred of the Israeli state," she mentioned.

“In a world where much of the media is enslaved to power and commerce, these brave souls reminded us of what true journalism is. May they rest in peace," Priyanka Gandhi wrote.

Vani Mehrotra

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.

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August 12, 2025, 12:44 IST

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