Russia warns of worsening situation in West Bank
Russia has warned of escalating tensions in the West Bank and the potential for serious consequences for regional stability.
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AIRussia warned on Monday of a deteriorating situation in the West Bank and the potentially serious consequences this could have for regional stability.
Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzya, told a UN Security Council meeting on the West Bank that Moscow supported holding the session amid ongoing settlement expansion, rising violence, and tighter restrictions on Palestinian movement.
Nebenzya highlighted the continued Israeli settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories, warning that it undermines prospects for a peaceful resolution to the Palestinian issue.
He also expressed concern over the situation in Gaza and the stalled implementation of ceasefire agreements, as Palestinian casualties continue to mount.