Russia says establishment of Palestinian state key to achieving long-term peace in Middle East

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that without the establishment of the Palestinian state, a long-term settlement in the Middle East is impossible, Anadolu reports. Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Zakharova said the tragedy unfolding in the Gaza Strip, claiming the lives of tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians over more than two years, coupled with escalating tensions in the West Bank, underscores that the Palestinian issue continues to be pivotal for the Middle East. “Resolving it significantly influences the chances of attaining enduring peace and stability across the entire region,” she said. Zakharova emphasized that addressing this challenge can only be achieved through political and diplomatic measures based on established UN resolutions. “It is […]