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Russia: Israeli Settlement Expansion Main Obstacle to Peace Process

Russia’s deputy UN envoy‌ told the⁢ Security Council:⁢ Israel’s settlement expansion remains the primary⁢ obstacle to peace.

webangah​ News ​Agency​ reports that Russia’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations stated during today’s Security Council session: ‌ The release of ⁣Israeli captives (held‍ by Hamas) can only⁣ be achieved through an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

The Russian official emphasized ⁣that Israel’s expanding settlements in the ​West Bank and Jerusalem constitute the main barrier to peace. He further called on Israel to end its war against Gaza’s population⁢ by implementing a ceasefire.

News ⁣Sources: © ‍webangah News Agency, Mehr news Agency, Al Jazeera
English channel of the webangah news agency on Telegram
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