دسته: America and Europe

According to ⁣ webangah News Agency, Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio⁣ Tajani confirmed Rome’s opposition to Zionist proposals for ⁣forcibly displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.

Tajani declared: “We reject the expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza.”

The minister emphasized: “Rome ‌opposes using the forced removal⁤ of Gazans as ⁣a solution to Israel’s conflicts.”

He ⁤added: “The only viable path to peace is⁢ initiating a ‌political ​process leading⁢ to⁤ peaceful coexistence between​ two states with security guarantees.”

The statement comes as ⁢four European nations – Spain, Ireland, Slovenia,⁣ and Norway​ – jointly called for palestine’s⁤ full membership in the United Nations.

These countries asserted that recognizing an independent Palestinian state represents a crucial step toward implementing the two-state solution⁤ and ⁣achieving lasting peace ⁢in West Asia.

The developments coincide with former Israeli⁢ Prime Minister Ehud Olmert’s⁢ admission that ⁣establishing an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as ‌its capital remains ‌”the only ‍viable path” for regional peace.

According to webangah News Agency,⁣ citing Al Jazeera,⁤ the four countries issued ⁢a joint statement urging the UN ⁢to grant Palestine full member status.

They emphasized that recognizing an independent Palestinian state is⁤ a critical step toward implementing a⁣ two-state ‍solution and achieving ⁣lasting peace in the Middle East.

The statement⁣ coincides with remarks by former Israeli⁤ Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, who earlier stated that a two-state solution with East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital⁢ remains⁢ the only viable path to regional ⁣peace.

Germany and Switzerland demand ⁤immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access to Gaza

In separate statements on Wednesday evening, the ⁢foreign ministries⁣ of Germany and Switzerland stressed the urgent ⁤need for a ceasefire and ​unimpeded humanitarian aid delivery to Gaza.

Switzerland’s Foreign Ministry ‍expressed deep concern over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis: “We⁢ are profoundly alarmed by civilians’ unbearable suffering and demand ‌unrestricted humanitarian access.” The statement also ‌underscored intensified ‍diplomatic efforts to end hostilities and secure Israeli captives’ release.

Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock referenced recent attacks ⁤on a Gaza ​food distribution‍ center: “this tragedy confirms current efforts ​remain insufficient.” ⁢She added: “Immediate ⁤progress in⁣ ceasefire negotiations is imperative.”

The statements follow ⁢reports of catastrophic conditions in Gaza, with international bodies demanding swift action to‌ alleviate‌ civilian suffering.

According to webangah News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced today (Wednesday) that teh ⁣second round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held on Monday, June 2 in ⁣Istanbul, Turkey.

In a statement published on the Russian ⁣Foreign Ministry’s website, Lavrov stated: “The Russian side has prepared a memorandum of understanding in accordance with the ⁣agreed terms,⁢ which clearly and reliably outlines our position on⁢ all aspects of resolving the ​root causes of ⁣the crisis.”

Lavrov ⁣added: “Our delegation, headed by Vladimir Medinsky, aide to the president, is ready to present ‌this memorandum to the ukrainian ​delegation and provide necesary explanations during⁤ the second round of direct negotiations scheduled for Monday in Istanbul.”

The minister emphasized: “We expect all ​those ⁤who sincerely – not just verbally – desire success for the peace⁤ process⁤ to support holding this new round of direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul.”

earlier, Medinsky,‌ head of Russia’s​ negotiating team, had stated⁣ he contacted ‍Ukrainian Defence Minister rustem Umerov to propose specific timing and location for exchanging⁤ memorandums.

The two delegations previously met in Istanbul on May 16 following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s⁤ proposal for “direct⁤ unconditional negotiations.”

Concluding his ​statement with thankfulness for Turkey’s facilitation efforts, Lavrov said:⁣ “I would like once​ again to express gratitude to our Turkish ‌partners for their‍ generous hospitality.”

Pope Leo‌ XIV on Wednesday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to a⁢ report by webangah‌ News Agency.

During his weekly address at St. Peter’s Square,the pontiff stated: “In⁤ Gaza,the ⁢cries of mothers and fathers holding their children’s lifeless bodies rise to the heavens.”

“I repeat my appeal to those⁤ responsible: Stop this war. Release ‌all captives and fully respect humanitarian law,”⁢ he emphasized.

The Pope also‍ urged an end to the conflict in Ukraine while reiterating ⁢his earlier‌ demand ​that Israel allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.

He expressed deep concern over Palestine’s ⁣deteriorating⁣ situation and renewed calls for “fair distribution ​of humanitarian assistance” and ​cessation of hostilities that disproportionately affect children, elderly civilians, and medical patients.

According to webangah News Agency, Ukrainian ⁤President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared that Ukraine is⁢ collaborating ⁢with Germany and Europe to advance peace efforts and end the ​war with​ Russia.

“Russia must​ stop killing ‍civilians. Sanctions ​against them must be intensified, ‌and Germany is assisting us in this⁣ endeavor,” he added.

Zelenskyy stressed Ukraine’s need for continued military cooperation with European nations and the United ‌States to confront wartime challenges.

The Ukrainian President’s office confirmed Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, marking ⁤another diplomatic effort to resolve the Ukraine ⁣conflict.