Lavrov at UN: Time to establish Palestinian state, West Bank deteriorating rapidly
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the 81st UN General Assembly on September 26, called for the establishment of a Palestinian state based on multiple UN resolutions. He noted that a UN Security Council-approved Gaza ceasefire plan from about a year ago has not brought peace, with civilians continuing to die and the humanitarian situation dire. Lavrov also warned that Israeli settlement expansion in the West Bank is rapidly worsening the situation and could make a Palestinian state impossible, adding that without it, Israel will face permanent security threats.
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Russian Foreign Minister Says Time Has Come to Resolve Palestinian Statehood Issue
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking on September 26 at the 81st UN General Assembly general debate, stated that the time has come to resolve the core Middle East issue by ensuring the establishment of a Palestinian state based on multiple UN resolutions. Lavrov noted that the UN Security Council approved a Gaza ceasefire plan about a year ago, but peace has not been achieved, with elderly people, women, and children continuing to die and the humanitarian situation remaining dire. He warned that Israel is expanding settlements in the West Bank, worsening the situation, and that without the establishment of a Palestinian state, Israel will forever face security threats. The remarks were reported by CCTV International News.
Read sourceRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov Says Time Has Come to Resolve Palestinian Statehood Issue
On September 26, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, stating that the time has come to resolve the core Middle East issue of ensuring Palestinian statehood based on multiple UN resolutions. Lavrov noted that the UN Security Council approved a Gaza peace plan about a year ago, but peace has not been achieved, with elderly people, women, and children continuing to die and the humanitarian situation remaining dire. He also pointed out that Israel is expanding settlements in the West Bank, worsening the situation. Lavrov warned that if this continues, it will be impossible to establish a Palestinian state, and without a Palestinian state, Israel will forever face security threats. The remarks were reported by CCTV International News.
Read sourceRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov Says West Bank Situation Deteriorating Rapidly at UN
On September 26, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York after speaking at the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. When asked about the Palestinian issue and the two-state solution, Lavrov stated that the situation in the West Bank is deteriorating rapidly. He warned that Israeli settlement plans could further reduce the space available for establishing a Palestinian state. The remarks highlight Russia's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its concern over the viability of a two-state solution amid ongoing settlement expansion.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Says West Bank Situation Deteriorating Rapidly
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on September 26, during a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York after addressing the 81st UN General Assembly, that the situation in the West Bank is deteriorating rapidly. Responding to a question on the Palestinian issue and the two-state solution, Lavrov warned that Israeli settlement plans could further reduce the space for establishing a Palestinian state. The remarks were reported by Chinese state media outlet CGTN and aggregated by 财联社 (CLS). Lavrov's comments highlight growing international concern over the escalating tensions in the occupied West Bank and the potential impact of Israeli settlement expansion on the viability of a future Palestinian state.
Read sourceRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov Says West Bank Situation Is Rapidly Deteriorating
On September 26, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a press conference at the United Nations headquarters in New York after speaking at the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly. Responding to a question on the Palestinian issue and the two-state solution, Lavrov stated that the situation in the West Bank is rapidly deteriorating. He warned that Israeli settlement plans could further reduce the space available for establishing a Palestinian state. The remarks were reported by Chinese state media outlet CCTV and relayed by the financial data platform Jin10.
Read sourceRussian Foreign Minister Lavrov Says Time to Ensure Palestinian Statehood Under UN Resolutions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that it is time to ensure the establishment of a Palestinian state in accordance with United Nations resolutions. The statement, reported by financial news outlet Jin10, reflects Russia's longstanding position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and calls for the implementation of international legal frameworks to resolve the issue. Lavrov's remarks come amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and stalled peace negotiations, reiterating Moscow's support for a two-state solution as the basis for lasting peace. The comment does not specify a timeline or concrete steps but emphasizes the urgency of acting on existing UN resolutions that have long called for Palestinian statehood.