MOSCOW, Monday, November 6, 2023 (WAFA) - Russia said today that history has proven that attempts to “monopolize” mediation efforts in conflicts have led to their aggravation rather than finding a solution, and endorsed the holding of an international conference for the settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Against the backdrop of an unprecedented escalation of violence, the Russian foreign ministry called for collective action to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, including the holding of an international conference.

A statement issued by the ministry said that Moscow has always defended the need for a “multilateral approach to the issue of the Middle East.”

It stressed that the priority objective today is to cease the Israeli military aggression in Gaza, ensure the protection of civilians, and deliver humanitarian aid to the Strip.

"It is time to start creating an environment that will allow for the resumption of the Palestinian-Israeli peace process," it said.

T.R.