Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss the ongoing Gaza crisis and the lack of effective resolutions from the United Nations. Abbas emphasized the need for international accountability for Israel and called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He highlighted the humanitarian catastrophe faced by the Palestinian people and urged the international community to support Palestine's full UN membership and hold an international peace conference. Putin expressed Russia's commitment to assisting the Palestinian people during this crisis, attributing the current situation to the neglect of international resolutions regarding Palestine.
- During the meeting, Abbas reiterated his stance against the displacement of the Palestinian people and demanded an end to Israeli attacks in the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem. He called for a halt to the raids on religious sites and the support of the Palestinian economy by releasing clearance funds. The meeting included key Palestinian officials, and Abbas's visit to Russia is part of a broader diplomatic effort to garner international support for Palestine during a time of escalating tensions.
