Moscow Opposed to Israeli West Bank Annexation Push
Speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova emphasized that this step would have a destructive impact on the peace process.
"We hope that it will not come to the final approval of the bill. Otherwise, it will not be possible to avoid a new dangerous escalation of tension both in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and in the Middle East region as a whole," the diplomat said.
On Oct. 22, the Israeli regime’s Knesset approved in a preliminary reading two bills proposing to extend “Israel's sovereignty” to areas with Jewish settlements in the West Bank.
On Oct. 23, US President Donald Trump warned Israel about the consequences of a possible annexation of the West Bank of the Jordan River, stressing that if this happens, Israel will lose US support.
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In July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued an advisory opinion stating that Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories was “unlawful” and must end as soon as possible.
Source: Anadolu Agency
