Sergei Lavrov: creating a Palestinian state is the “most reliable” solution to the Israeli conflict

2023-10-09 17:38:05

Ahmed Aboul Gheit (left) with Sergei Lavrov

At a joint press conference with Arab League leader Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed his strong opinion on the situation in Israel and Palestine. Lavrov emphasized that, in his opinion, the creation of a Palestinian state is the “most reliable” solution to achieving peace in the region and stressed that combating terrorism alone would not guarantee security.

Minister Lavrov stressed the importance of establishing a “Palestinian State peacefully coexisting with Israel” as the most reliable path to resolving the decades-long conflict. This statement highlights the need to address the fundamental issues underlying the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Lavrov also stressed that security cannot be achieved solely through the fight against terrorism. Instead, he stressed the importance of addressing the root causes of the conflict. In this sense, Russia advocates an approach based on a political solution and the creation of a Palestinian state that can coexist in peace with Israel.

The Russian Foreign Minister expressed deep concern about the loss of both Israeli and Palestinian lives, as well as the declaration of Gaza as a target for Israeli retaliation. The escalation of violence in the region is a cause of concern for the international community.

Questions to Western politics

Amid the offensive in Ukraine, Russia has raised “serious questions” about Western policy toward Israel. Lavrov noted that although some have called for an immediate stop to the fighting and the elimination of terrorists, this has not resolved the conflict in the past. Instead, he stressed that it is essential to address the underlying problem, which is the Palestinian issue.

In his final remarks, Minister Lavrov emphasized that the Palestinian issue should not be postponed any longer. The creation of a Palestinian state is essential to establish lasting peace in the region. Instead of focusing solely on fighting terrorism, it is crucial to address the political and territorial issues fueling the conflict.