The Russian delegation at the 54th session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva highlighted the ongoing deterioration of the human rights situation in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories. They underscored that Israel's unlawful actions are posing significant obstacles to achieving lasting peace in the region.
"We wish to draw attention to the ongoing deterioration of human rights in Palestine and other occupied Arab territories. We firmly oppose Israel's unlawful actions, as they pose substantial obstacles to achieving lasting peace in the region," stated Olga Opanasenko, a representative of the Russian Federation delegation, during the session.
She emphasized that several alarming issues include "military incursions within the occupied territories, arbitrary detentions of Palestinians, provocative violations of the status quo at Jerusalem's holy sites, the legalization of outposts, and the unprecedented expansion of settlements, accompanied by the forced eviction of Palestinian families and confiscation of their property." Russia expresses particular concern about the rise in violence against Palestinian minors and the demolition of educational institutions, which "undermines the fundamental right to education." In these circumstances, it is crucial to continue efforts to bring proper international attention to events "on the ground" and to restart direct Palestinian-Israeli negotiations, the diplomat emphasized. "We maintain that a just and lasting resolution of the conflict can only be achieved based on universally recognized international legal principles and a 'two-state solution,' which we consistently support," Opanasenko concluded.
The 54th session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) is being held in Geneva from September 11 to October 13. While Russia is not a member of the council, it actively participates in its meetings.
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