Kuala Lampur, May 7 -- I refer to Phar Kim Beng's "Why third-party mediation in South Asia is not bias - but urgent diplomacy".

Perhaps Indian journalist Palki Sharma should look at India's official position on Gaza where Minister of External Affairs (MEA) in a parliamentary answer said:

"India has strongly condemned the terror attacks on Israel on 7 October 2023 and also the loss of civilian lives in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. India has called for ceasefire and sustained humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. During the ongoing conflict, India has provided 70 tonnes of humanitarian aid including 16.5 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies. We have also called for the release of remaining hostages.

"We remain concerne...