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Harsh Words at BM Session: Russia Reacts to Israeli Policies
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Harsh Words at BM Session: Russia Reacts to Israeli Policies

From Cumhuriyet · (7m ago) Turkish Critical tone

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia's UN envoy, Nebenzia, criticized Israel's actions in Lebanon and Syria at a UN Security Council meeting.
  • He accused Israel of violating UN Resolution 1701 in Lebanon and continuing attacks in Syria, while supporting separatists.
  • Nebenzia also condemned Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank as violations of international law, urging a just resolution to the Palestinian issue and expressing concern over US support for Israeli escalations.

At the United Nations Security Council, Russia's Permanent Representative, Vasily Nebenzia, delivered a strong rebuke of Israeli policies in the Middle East. Nebenzia highlighted ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon, despite a ceasefire, citing significant casualties and asserting that Israel disregards Lebanese sovereignty by patrolling its coastlines and controlling its airspace.

They have no concept of Lebanese sovereignty. Their ships patrol Lebanon's coasts recklessly, and their planes and drones control the skies over the capital.

— Vasily NebenziaCriticizing Israel's actions and violations of Lebanese sovereignty.

Nebenzia further condemned Israel's persistent aggression against Syria, noting that while Damascus seeks dialogue, Israel continues its occupation of southern Syria, fuels separatist elements, and conducts airstrikes targeting Syrian military capabilities. He cautioned against misinterpreting Syria's political statesmanship and strategic restraint as weakness.

The political statesmanship and strategic restraint shown by the Damascus administration should not be misinterpreted as a sign of weakness.

— Vasily NebenziaWarning against misinterpreting Syria's diplomatic approach.

The Russian envoy underscored Israel's violations of international law in both Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Nebenzia stressed that the Palestinian issue remains central to Middle East stability and that a just resolution is the only path to lasting peace. He criticized Israel for not only rejecting but actively undermining the principles for a solution outlined in UN resolutions.

They are eager to prolong the armed conflict. We deeply regret that such escalatory actions, which could lead to a major war in the Middle East, benefit from the unconditional support of the United States.

— Vasily NebenziaExpressing concern over US support for Israeli actions and the risk of wider conflict.

Expressing deep regret, Nebenzia pointed to the unconditional support from the United States that enables Israel's escalatory actions, warning of the potential for a wider conflict in the Middle East. He also lamented the delayed deployment of an International Stabilization Force to Gaza and described the situation in the West Bank as dire, citing the expansion of settlements, raids, and violence by radical settlers, which he argued further radicalizes the Palestinian population rather than enhancing Israeli security.

This attitude, far from increasing Israel's security, further radicalizes the Palestinian society.

— Vasily NebenziaCommenting on the impact of Israeli settlement expansion and settler violence in the West Bank.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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