Russia urges Israel to abandon E1 settlement plan, warning it threatens two-state solution – Middle East Monitor

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over Israel’s E1 settlement plan, emphasizing its potential to hinder the viability of a Palestinian state and advocating for its abandonment to preserve the two-state solution. She also condemned recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that resulted in civilian casualties, including journalists, reiterating the need for a ceasefire and a return to diplomatic negotiations.

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