Israel is not yet ready for the option of sending UN peacekeepers to the Gaza Strip. This was stated by Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the world organization, in an interview with the TV channel. RTVI.
He said that the Russian side saw the appearance of peacekeepers in Gaza as the first step towards a ceasefire, but this request at the UN was blocked by the USA.
The diplomat admitted that peacekeeping forces may eventually appear in the region, but this would require the consent of the parties. “It is clear that Israel is not ready for this yet,” he thinks.
According to him, the UN Security Council believes that a long-term solution can only be achieved by establishing two states (Israel and Palestine) within the 1967 borders.
24 November World Health Organization (WHO) welcomed The beginning of a humanitarian pause and delivery of humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.
Previously Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant statedAfter a short ceasefire, it was stated that the operation in Gaza would last at least two months.
Source: Gazeta
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