NEW DELHI, July 17 -- PROTEST... Various Indian political activist have been holding protest against Israel's aggression in Gaza in front of the Israel Embassy in New Delhi. They called on India to take a strong stand against the violent attacks. On July 10, India through its Ministry of External Affairs had said it is deeply concerned at the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine, particularly, heavy air strikes in Gaza, resulting in tragic loss of civillian lives and heavy damage to property. India calls upon both sides to exercise maximum restraint and avoid taking actions that may further exacerbate the situation, and threaten the peace and security of the region.According to news reports, military aggressions in Gaza since July 7 through a series of air strike and other military actions has results in the deaths of 220 Palestinians and injured more than 1,500. --fotoBERNAMA (2014) COPYRIGHT RESERVED

photographed by: Saraswathi Muniappan