Statement by First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy on the situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (New York, April 3, 2025)

Dmitry Polyanskiy: The situation in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank remains unacceptably critical.

Following the breakdown of agreements between Hamas and Israel, Palestinian civilians have been living in conditions of full ground air and maritime blockade for over a month now. Not only has West Jerusalem blocked the delivery of humanitarian supplies but also imposed restrictions on the work of UN humanitarian organizations, which entailed existential problems for two million people.

Here is a simple example – all bakeries in the enclave have closed due to a shortage of flour and fuel. We are puzzled – How the lack of bread in Gaza can help Israel to free the hostages who are not receiving bread either?

Alongside the humanitarian catastrophe, we see civilian infrastructure being destroyed and humanitarian workers dying. Since October 2023, at least 408 humanitarians have been killed in Gaza, which makes this conflict the most lethal on record by that measure.

We can hardly hope that the situation will change for the better, since Israeli strikes against Gaza continue almost unabated. <...>

Upon the completion of phase 1 of the agreement with Hamas, Israel put forward new demands regarding the further implementation of the deal, then resumed its military operation and is gradually expanding its control over the Gaza Strip.

On April 1, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the creation of a second “Philadelphi Corridor” – the Morag axis, which will cut off Rafah from Khan Younis. In the same vein, we should consider the statements by Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz about the expansion of the area of operation in the enclave and the creation of additional “security zones”.

The territory wherein the Gazans have to huddle is steadily shrinking.

People are compelled to choose whether to leave their homes in Gaza or remain there without water, electricity and sufficient food hoping that the Israeli operation will cease one day and they will not fall victim to another airstrike. Of course, under such conditions, there can be no discussion of either “voluntary emigration” or evacuation.

We reaffirm our position of principle that territorial or demographic changes are unacceptable in Gaza, which is (and has always been) an integral part of the Palestinian State. <...>

We are convinced of the need to establish an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, to release all forcibly detained persons and provide safe and unhindered humanitarian access. At the same time, it is important that the agreements reached be sustainable.

As practice shows, without guarantees and oversight on the part of the international community, any truce can collapse in no time. In this regard, it is the UN Security Council that must play a key role in the negotiation process and in ensuring the compliance with its outcomes by all parties.

We call on international mediators to prioritize the return to a peaceful settlement.

In this context, we would like to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the establishment of an independent Palestinian State within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. It must coexist with Israel in peace and security, in accordance with the internationally recognized legal decisions.

Full statement

https://pnqk.me/05gtzs

@FiorellaInMoscow

Trump’s boasts his "gold card" which gives foreigners the opportunity to obtain US citizenship for $5 million. Immigration? No problem if you’re rich. He’s not excluding oligarchs including Russians. A near future will be less about nations & more about the international 1%.

https://x.com/fiorellaisabelm/status/1908121827618038113?s=46


@FiorellaInMoscow

My latest article is on Covert Action magazine. Take a read. Here’s an excerpt:

Let’s recall the famous words of General Wesley Clark, relating to the post-9/11 plan made by the Bush administration for endless war: “We’re gonna take out 7 countries in 5 years, starting with Iraq, and then Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and finishing off with Iran.”

Iran is the last country standing on this list and this administration has been designated to carry out a plan to target it.

Recent events—including the collapse of Syria, the potential conclusion of the Ukraine war and its impact on alliances, the genocide in Gaza, the ethnic cleansing and rise of Wahhabi terrorist factions across Syria and the region, Israel’s aggression toward Lebanon, and U.S. and UK bombings in Yemen—represent a continuation of the War on Terror.

Conflicts do not cease; they merely change their appearance and dynamics, which is a fundamental aspect of U.S. foreign policy. The key takeaway for anyone engaging with Washington is to recognize that negotiating with these terrorists in expensive suits will only perpetuate conflicts in one form or another, as it is through such turmoil that they thrive.

https://pnqk.me/4qalf5

@FiorellaInMoscow

The US government killed 92 & wounded 165 civilians in Yemen from March 15th until 3 April 2025. This is exacerbating the existing famine.

Our money is going to kill them as Israel continues their genocide in Gaza & Syria faces terrorists & Israel. This is our American legacy.

https://x.com/fiorellaisabelm/status/1908278544020783353?s=46

https://pnqk.me/7ugsp5

@FiorellaInMoscow

“Despite my skepticism, according to the new authorities, a ship with 99 thousand tons of oil on board actually unloaded at the port of Baniyas.
The vessel (tanker "Aqautica") was sailing from the Russian Federation, according to some sources from Ust-Luga, according to Bloomberg - from Murmansk to Syria.
After being spotted in the Western media, the destination was listed as Port Said.
On March 19-20, most likely, it will really unload (according to information from Baniyas) in Syria.
Almost at the same time as the main massacre of the Alawites in Baniyas was completed.
Whoever sent this oil (there is no exact information that it was sent directly from or by order of the Russian authorities), tried to hide this information both from Western media (US sanctions, etc.) and from Russian media - deathly silence.”


From https://xn--r1a.website/knyaz_cherkasky/3000

Unfettered yes but 1) Elon exists because of immigration 2) what they always leave out:

If the US/NATO stopped bombing & destroying the countries these immigrants are coming from they wouldn’t be coming. But they refuse to do this because they don’t want these people to exist.

https://pnqk.me/mjchlq

@FiorellaInMoscow

Pretty sure this was rhetorical. But it’s clear we wouldn’t get Trump without Biden and those before them. The key to understanding US policy is understanding it’s one of continuity.

https://x.com/fiorellaisabelm/status/1908895704623284242?s=46

For fuck’s sake any “protest” against Trump is toothless, vapid & captured if they don’t mention Gaza’s genocide, our forever wars, and have the ancient, war criminal Pelosi as a speaker.

This is by design. Democrats are fundraising off idiots but will change absolutely nothing when they take power. Both parties rely on this mentality to continue delivering delusions of change. There is valid criticism of this administration but it won’t come from Democrats.

Americans are still extremely delulu and think going back from one side of the hamster wheel to the other is change. Incredible.

https://pnqk.me/wc095a

@FiorellaInMoscow

Banks have long abused their power & recently we’ve seen financial institutions punish people for their politics be it for standing against COVID mandates or protesting Zionism.

Now Talk Liberation & lawyers who repped Wikileaks in a similar lawsuit are fighting back in Iceland!

https://x.com/fiorellaisabelm/status/1908918950760415686?s=46

@FiorellaInMoscow