{
  "id": 6941130,
  "title": "'Maximum Restraint': BRICS New Delhi Declaration Warns Against Middle East Escalation; Backs Two-State Framework In Gaza",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/maximum-restraint-brics-new-delhi-declaration-warns-against-middle",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T14:04:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/maximum-restraint-brics-new-delhi-declaration-warns-against-middle-east-escalation-backs-two-state-framework-in-gaza"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the New Delhi Declaration from BRICS 2026, members expressed grave concern over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, warning against actions that could lead to unrestricted conflict in the region. The document highlighted the necessity for maximum restraint and the avoidance of actions that could further exacerbate the situation, emphasizing respect for state sovereignty and the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with the United Nations Charter.\n\nThe declaration addressed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, condemning unilateral measures and demilitarizing humanitarian aid deliveries while rejecting any territorial alterations to Gaza. It denounced the use of starvation as a warfare tactic and obstruction of humanitarian access, reaffirming support for a sovereign Palestinian state within the internationally recognized 1967 borders, including Gaza and the West Bank, with East Jerusalem as its capital.\n\nConcerns were also raised regarding attacks on civilian infrastructure and peaceful nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards, with the declaration emphasizing that such actions violate international law and must be prohibited. In Lebanon, the declaration welcomed the cessation of hostilities and called for strict adherence to UNSC Resolution 1701, condemning violations of Lebanese sovereignty and attacks on UNIFIL installations. In Syria, the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the country's unity and independence, demanding an inclusive political transition under UNSC Resolution 2254 and the withdrawal of occupying forces.",
  "summary": "In the New Delhi Declaration of BRICS 2026 , substantial diplomatic space has been dedicated to the deteriorating security environment in the Middle East, or West Asia, warning against actions that threaten to plunge the wider region into unrestricted conflict. The document reflects a shared consensus among member states on the urgent need for strategic restraint, emphasising that military…",
  "key_points": [
    "BRICS members warn against Middle East escalation in New Delhi Declaration",
    "Supports two-state framework for Israel-Palestine with Gaza and West Bank",
    "Rejects unilateral measures, territorial changes, and starvation tactics"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:30:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "BRICS nations urge 'maximum restraint' as Middle East tensions rise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-urge-maximum-restraint-as-middle-east-tensions-rise",
        "published": "2026-09-12T11:43:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war-7013239",
        "published": "2026-09-12T22:52:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "BRICS nations call for 'maximum restraint' in Middle East war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/brics-nations-call-for-maximum-restraint-in-middle-east-war",
        "published": "2026-09-13T01:04:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}