Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria, arguing that efforts are underway to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state and warning that Prime Minister Netanyahu's plans would make a contiguous Palestinian state practically impossible, according to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized Israel's policy in Judea and Samaria during public remarks on Tuesday evening, according to a statement reported by Israeli media. Lavrov argued that the international community must not ignore developments in Judea and Samaria, claiming that efforts are being made to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state. He added that if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans are implemented, the establishment of a contiguous Palestinian state with shared borders would become practically impossible.
The remarks come as diplomatic attention has been focused on US-Iran negotiations and the conflict in Lebanon. The Zioneer has previously reported on Lavrov's statements regarding Ukraine and on Israeli analysts' assessments of Iran's regional strategy, but this is the first time in the current cycle that Lavrov has directly addressed Israeli policy in Judea and Samaria.
The statement reflects ongoing Russian positions opposing Israeli sovereignty moves in the territories, though no specific Israeli policy or plan was cited by name. The remarks were not made in direct response to a specific event on the ground.
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