Moscow is concerned about the worsening situation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone and calls on the parties to cease fire. This was stated by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, the commentary was published on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
“We call on the Palestinian and Israeli sides for an immediate ceasefire, renunciation of violence, showing the necessary restraint and establishing a negotiation process with the assistance of the international community,” the message noted.
It emphasizes that what is happening now in the Middle East is a direct consequence of the chronic failure to comply with the relevant resolutions of the UN and its Security Council and the actual blocking by the West of the work of the Middle East “quartet” of international mediators.
At the same time, the EU declared support for Israel and condemnation of the actions of the Palestinians. According to the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, “terrorism and cruelty do not solve anything.”
In turn, Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky also supported the Israeli side, noting that Ukraine is ready to support Israel with everything it needs. Advisor to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Mikhail Podolyak, added that “the attack on Israel is a consequence of the fact that Russia is destroying global security,” he was quoted by Ukrainian media.
Let us remind you that the shelling of Israel from the Gaza Strip began around 6:30 am on October 7. Hamas fighters reported that they fired more than 5 thousand rockets into Israel, and also entered populated areas and took hostages. The group said it aims to create a Palestinian state. In response, the Israel Defense Forces launched the counter-terrorism Operation Iron Swords in the Gaza Strip. Later, the President of partially recognized Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, declared the right of the Palestinian people to protection from Israel, he was quoted by Wafa. A state of emergency has been declared in Israel.
Source: Rosbalt
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