Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizes the imperative to break the enduring cycle of violence that has plagued generations of Palestinians, urging an end to the injustice perpetrated against them, as reported by various media outlets.
Lavrov firmly stated, "It is both unacceptable to justify—let alone encourage—attacks and to respond to them using methods of collective punishment, a blatant violation of international humanitarian law."
Highlighting the need to sever the cycle of violence and rectify the longstanding injustice faced by multiple generations of Palestinians, Lavrov insisted, "This is the sole path towards achieving stability in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict zone and the broader Middle Eastern region."
The situation escalated when Israel initiated a ground offensive in Gaza on October 27, prompted by a surprise attack from Hamas on October 7, resulting in 1200 Israeli casualties and over 200 individuals being taken hostage.
Since the eruption of hostilities between Hamas and Israel, a staggering toll has been recorded, with at least 21,110 Palestinians losing their lives, predominantly comprising children and women, and 53,688 Palestinians sustaining injuries.
(With Agency Inputs)
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