Russia stated on Saturday that Israel’s plans for a floor invasion within the metropolis of Rafah, southern Gaza Strip might result in “ethnic cleansing” of the Palestinians.
Speaking at a news convention on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated: “A real tragedy is taking place in Gaza, which has no end in sight.”
There are plenty of initiatives on a cease-fire and humanitarian pause, nevertheless, the statements of the Israeli management present they don’t change their objective of “clean up Gaza completely, eliminate Hamas,” he stated.
“Even the Western representatives wonder how can this be done, to eliminate Hamas by 100%. Israeli generals and ministers say that everyone in Gaza is Hamas. It is then necessary to destroy all the inhabitants of Gaza,” he stated.
Lavrov stated Moscow is anxious about Israeli plans to hold out a army operation in Rafah, the place two-thirds of the Gazans are looking for shelter from violence.
“If the operation of Rafah begins, a huge number of refugees will leave for Egypt, and the Egyptians have repeatedly stated that this is unacceptable. This will be ethnic cleansing in fact,” he confused.
“The Israeli leadership has stated that it is not about creating a Palestinian state, but about ensuring the security of the Jewish state of Israel. This is fully contrary to all UN decisions, it is contrary to common sense, it is contrary to justice. This means that Palestinians can be thrown out of the lands where their ancestors lived and all their rights are despised,” Lavrov added.
The diplomat additionally urged to pay extra consideration to the scenario within the West Bank, the place Israeli military raids towards Palestinians have grow to be extra frequent.
Israel launched a army offensive on the Gaza Strip after the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas incursion, which Tel Aviv stated killed about 1,200 folks.
At least 30,320 Palestinians have since been killed and 71,533 others injured in addition to mass destruction, displacement and shortages of requirements.
Israel has additionally imposed a crippling blockade on the Gaza Strip, leaving its inhabitants, notably residents of northern Gaza, on the verge of hunger.
Israel is accused of genocide on the International Court of Justice, which, in an interim ruling in January, ordered Tel Aviv to cease genocidal acts and take measures to ensure that humanitarian help is supplied to civilians in Gaza.
Source: www.anews.com.tr