Russia: Israeli Settlement Expansion Main Obstacle to Peace Process

Russia’s deputy representative to the United nations stated during today’s Security Council session that‍ the release of Israeli captives (held by Hamas) ⁢can only be achieved through an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, according to‍ webangah News Agency.

The Russian official emphasized: “Israel’s expanding settlements in the West ⁢Bank and Jerusalem constitute the main barrier to peace.”

The diplomat further‌ called on Israel to ⁢end its war against Gaza’s population by establishing a ceasefire in the territory.