The settlement of the conflict in the Middle East should be achieved on a generally recognized international legal basis, which directly provides for the creation of an independent Palestinian state peacefully coexisting with Israel. This was stated by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, during his speech at the "BRICS+/outreach" summit in Kazan. "It is necessary to stop the violence and provide vital aid to the victims. Correcting the historical injustices against the Palestinian people can be a guarantee for peace in the Middle East.
Until this issue is resolved, it will not be possible to break the vicious circle of violence," said the head of state. In his opinion, the main requirement for restoring peace and stability in the Palestinian territories is "the implementation of the two-state resolution, which was approved by the Security Council and the United Nations. by the resolutions of the General Assembly." Putin reminded that the next round of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation has become one of the bloodiest. "More than 40,000 people, most of whom are civilians, have died as a result of the fighting in the Gaza Strip. But at the same time, we are always against any terrorist manifestation.
The fighting that started in Gaza a year ago has now spread to Lebanon. Other countries in the region were also affected. The degree of confrontation between Israel and Palestine has increased dramatically. "All this resembles a chain reaction and puts the entire Middle East on the verge of a full-scale war," he emphasized.
The head of Russia added that the number of refugees has already exceeded 1.5 million people. In addition, damage has been done to infrastructure and residential buildings, schools, hospitals, social institutions, and the destruction continues. ", concluded the President of the Russian Federation.
