Israel “certainly” has the right to defend itself against Hamas’ brutality, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Only peaceful coexistence with a Palestinian state, as proposed by the UN, can resolve the conflict in the long term, he believes.

The Russian leader reiterated Moscow’s concern over the escalation of violence in the Middle East, stressing that thousands of Israeli and Palestinian civilians have been killed or injured since last Saturday when Hamas launched a surprise incursion out of Gaza.

Israel was subjected “to an attack that was unprecedented in its brutality, and it certainly has the right for defense, to ensure its peaceful existence,” the Russian leader said.

Putin reiterated his position that the ongoing crisis was caused by a failure of US foreign policy. “The Americans, supported by their European satellites, tried to monopolize the Middle East settlement, but did not care about finding a compromise that both sides would find acceptable.”

“The one-sided US line over many years pushed the situation further into a dead end,” Putin added, noting that Israel’s “settlement activities” contributed to the disruption of the peace process.

Reports that Israel may soon launch a ground operation in Gaza have further fueled Russia’s concerns, according to the president. Using heavy military hardware in an urban area “is a difficult business that can lead to serious consequences for all sides,” while not doing so would make the potential operation even more difficult, he said – adding that the civilian casualties will likely be “absolutely unacceptable.”

The Russian leader reiterated a call for de-escalation and said that implementing the UN-endorsed two-state proposal, under which a Palestinian state would have a capital in East Jerusalem, appears to be the only way towards a lasting peace in the Middle East.

Putin was speaking in Kyrgyzstan at a meeting of the leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States, an intergovernmental organization uniting nations that were once parts of the USSR.

Israel has vowed to obliterate Hamas for its deadly attack. Its military has laid siege to Gaza. On Thursday, it ordered everyone living in the northern part of the coastal territory (over 1 million people) to relocate south within 24 hours for their personal safety.


https://www.rt.com/russia/584817-putin-israel-defense-existence/

True..Israel has right to defend itself

Taylor94:

Landlord how much is your land?

Putintinti
OkoKobioko
Whatabomshell.
Balablue.

Putin should join Israel in dealing with Hamas

RevDesm0ndJuju the Kano terrorist have you read how the 2 sons of the founder of Hamas left the terrorist group?

The world can never have peace that's the truth. Putin, America(inclusive it poppy) and all those war mongers can never allow the world enjoy peace. They only care about the dollars they derive from war. The middle East and Arab nation's need to do more and put an end to terrorism so maybe let's see what they will use to instigate war again

hamas own don finish

wey the muslims shouting russia bla bla bla

we tell dem say putin is just talking from both sides make pride no let am agree with west on 100% in anything

the best baba go do is sitdown look

you are talking of settlement encroachment but na you dey guilty of ukraine settlement encroachment

I know they will never support Islamic terrorists

Nice 1.. death to all terrorist.. show dem no mercy.

I stand with Israel 🇮🇱🇮🇱

Speaking for both sides…

That’s been neutral!

I know Putin no go wan f up by siding with Hamas and opposing Israel.

Haba, he no be mu² na.

Which top president does that?

I wan make Israel start their ground raid abeg, I want to check something asap.

Whoever and whatever gave Hamas the guts to attack Israel on a Shabbat day of Feast of Thanksgiving, should just know, that it's a death irrevocable warrant.

Russia is careful not to mis yarn. For now, Israel have a right to self defence and the best self defence is attack.

Ride on Israel
We stand with you

All this guys dey play game

Akwamkpuruamu:
Whoever and whatever gave Hamas the guts to attack Israel on a Shabbat day of Feast of Thanksgiving, should just know, that it's a death irrevocable warrant.

Russia is careful not to mis yarn. For now, Israel have a right to self defence and the best self defence is attack.

Ride on Israel
We stand with you

My only pain is that Russians are one of the European thieves occupying Palestine... 😂😂

Israel stylishly gaining more land. I only pity innocent Palestinians. Smart ones have relocated abroad.