Published November 15,2023
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The Russian ambassador to Tel Aviv on Wednesday expressed grave concern over Israeli actions in Gaza and civilian casualties, slamming US insurance policies within the Middle East and warning that the battle might have an effect on different nations within the area.
Israeli army actions within the Gaza Strip have prompted “serious concern,” Ambassador Anatoly Viktorov stated in an interview with Russia’s state-run Rossiya 24 TV channel.
Viktorov criticized Israel’s army storming of Hamas headquarters or management factors and “very tough” actions that disregard civilian casualties.
“They (Israeli forces) act very tough (on Gazans), despite civilian casualties. Such actions, of course, raise serious concerns for both us and the majority of the world’s countries,” he stated.
The envoy urged Israel to “commensurate” its response as a result of “nothing can justify civilian casualties,” and warned that the battle could have an effect on different nations within the area.
The ambassador criticized the US coverage within the Middle East, saying makes an attempt to “usurp” the settlement course of between Israel and Palestine are guilty for the present disaster.
“And now instead of recognizing its mistakes, to join the collective efforts in the region, (the US) continues unilateral actions and pushes Israel to some tough measures, which should not be taken in the current conditions,” he burdened.
Concerning the evacuation of Russian residents from the Gaza Strip, the diplomat stated it’s nonetheless occurring, with the fourth group of roughly 100 folks anticipated to depart the enclave by way of the Rafah border crossing in a while Wednesday.
He famous that Russia plans to finish the evacuation of all Russians and about 200 Palestinian citizens-their household members-in the approaching days.
Moscow advocates for the quick launch of all hostages, however Russian residents are a “priority” on this matter, he burdened.
Israel has launched relentless air and floor assaults on the Gaza Strip since a cross-border assault by the Palestinian resistance group Hamas on Oct. 7.
At least 11,320 Palestinians have been killed, together with almost 7,800 ladies and kids, and over 29,200 others have been injured, in response to the most recent figures from Palestinian authorities.
Thousands of buildings, together with hospitals, mosques, and church buildings, have been broken or destroyed within the Israeli offensive.
The Israeli demise toll, in the meantime, stands at 1,200, in response to official figures.
Source: www.anews.com.tr