Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the Kremlin press service reports.
“The discussion was centered on the crisis situation that had arisen as a result of the sharp escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The President of Russia expressed sincere condolences to the families and friends of the deceased Israelis, emphasizing his strong rejection and condemnation of any actions that victimize the civilian population, including women and children,” the statement said.
It notes that “Putin informed about the steps Russia is taking to help normalize the situation, prevent further escalation of violence and prevent a humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip.” “In particular, the key points of today’s telephone contacts with the leaders of Palestine, Egypt, Iran and Syria have been communicated to the Israeli side,” the statement said.
“The Russian side’s fundamental readiness to continue to conduct targeted work in the interests of ending the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation and achieving a peaceful settlement through political and diplomatic means was confirmed,” the message emphasizes.
Source: Rosbalt

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