Kremlin says Gaza crisis result of 'disdainful attitude towards Middle East settlement'

The tragedy that is unfolding in the Gaza Strip is a result of a “disdainful attitude towards the Middle East settlement process,” Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reports.

Speaking at an online news conference, Peskov pointed out that the conflict has been going on for decades, and the world is now witnessing a humanitarian catastrophe.

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a “topic on the agenda of all world leaders” and Russian President, Vladimir Putin, will discuss the recent developments with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, at a forthcoming meeting, he said.

You know that before his departure to Beijing, Putin held a ‘telephone marathon’ on Middle Eastern affairs, so the leaders have what to exchange of, even more so since the situation is developing quite quickly, tensions remain

he said.

Peskov said Putin does not intend to propose any peace initiatives concerning the situation in the Gaza Strip, although he may have already formed an opinion based on the results of his phone conversations with the leaders of Egypt, Iran, Israel, Palestine and Syria.

Initiative should not be just to manifest something. The goal is to help the settlement. Now, before helping the settlement, we need to help get out of the state of hot war

he said.

The spokesman said preparations are under way for a visit by Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, soon.

Israeli bombardment and blockade of the Gaza Strip has continued since the 7 October surprise attack by Palestinian group, Hamas.

Gaza is experiencing a dire humanitarian crisis with no electricity, while water, food, fuel and medical supplies are running out.

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