In an interview with BRICS journalists, Russian President Vladimir Putin defended a two-state solution to the war in the Gaza Strip.
Putin stated that he spoke with leaders of Israel, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinians, highlighting that it is “impossible to talk about the Palestinian problem only about the economy”
“I know the Israeli leadership says they need to deliver just enough for them to [os palestinos] can survive. The problem goes further. We need to be based on a broader analysis”, he pondered.
The Russian head of state also informed that he invited the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas, to participate in the BRICS Summit, which will take place in Kazan next week.
THE CNN Brazil it was the only press vehicle from the Americas present at the meeting with the Russian leader.
Understanding between Iran and Israel
Vladimir Putin also stated that Russia hopes that the exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran will stop at some point, highlighting that an understanding between the two countries is difficult, but possible.
“We are in contact with Israel, we are in contact with Iran. We have very trusting relationships. And we would very much like this exchange of blows to stop at some point,” said Putin.
He also discussed that it is necessary to find a solution “that can be satisfactory for both sides”.
The Russian leader then considered that “understandings” in this situation are possible, “no matter how difficult it is”.
Understand the conflict in the Gaza Strip
Israel has carried out intense airstrikes in the Gaza Strip since last year, after Hamas invaded the country and killed 1,200 people, according to Israeli counts. Furthermore, the radical group holds dozens of hostages.
Hamas does not recognize Israel as a state and claims Israeli territory for Palestine.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly promised to destroy Hamas’ military capabilities and recover people detained in Gaza.
In addition to the air offensive, the Israeli Army carries out land incursions into Palestinian territory. This caused much of Gaza’s population to be displaced.
The UN and several humanitarian institutions have warned of a catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, with a lack of food, medicine and the spread of diseases.
About a year into the conflict, the Israeli population took to the streets in protests against Netanyahu, accusing the prime minister of failing to reach a ceasefire agreement so the hostages could be released.
This content was originally published in Putin defends two-state solution to war in the Gaza Strip on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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