Moscow condemns 'Israel' West Bank moves, calls them Oslo blow
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- Russia denounces recent 'Israeli' decisions in the West Bank as violations of Oslo agreements.
- Measures threaten Palestinian authority control, risk undermining two-state solution and regional stability.
Russia has called on 'Israel' to reconsider its recent measures in the West Bank, warning they undermine legal and civil arrangements established under the 1995 Oslo II Accord.
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Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed deep concern over actions that expand "inspection and control" in areas under Palestinian administration, describing them as internationally condemnable violations.
Oslo violations, peace at risk
Zakharova said the moves represent a “serious blow” to prospects for a final settlement of the Palestinian issue under international law and the two-state framework.
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She highlighted that attempts to impose 'Israeli' enforcement in Areas A and B, historically under Palestinian control, constitute a dangerous escalation that must be reversed to avoid broader regional unrest.
Cabinet decisions expand authority
The warning comes after the 'Israeli' security cabinet approved measures allowing demolitions and property seizures in Areas A and B, citing “illegal construction” and environmental protection.
These decisions effectively nullify previous agreements granting the Palestinian Authority full control over Area A and civil authority in Area B, paving the way for potential annexation and formal imposition of 'Israeli' sovereignty over the West Bank.
Escalation and human toll
Since the October 8, 2023, war on Gaza, 'Israeli' operations in the West Bank have intensified, including killings, arrests, and accelerated settlement expansion.
Reported consequences include:
- At least 1,112 Palestinians killed.
- Around 11,500 injured.
- More than 21,000 detained.
Palestinian leadership and international observers see these moves as part of a broader settlement strategy aimed at displacing Palestinians and fragmenting the West Bank, prompting Russia and other international actors to warn that the trajectory threatens political and security deadlock.
