Moscow:Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Israel of not implementing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for the Gaza Strip, asserting that Israel openly rejects the idea of establishing a Palestinian state. Lavrov's comments were made during an address at the International Collective Security Forum in Moscow, where he highlighted that the Palestinian issue is being overlooked amid significant developments in the Middle East.
According to Palestine Info Center, Lavrov stated that Israel has not adhered to Trump's Gaza plan, which was endorsed by the UN Security Council last year. The plan, announced by Trump on September 29, 2025, includes measures such as a ceasefire, prisoner exchange, Israeli military withdrawal, humanitarian aid entry, and reconstruction of Gaza, with a pathway for a Palestinian state. Lavrov criticized Israel for its failure to implement these provisions and its ongoing rejection of Palestinian statehood.
Additionally, Lavrov pointed out that Israel's war on Gaza has resulted in over 74,000 Palestinian deaths and more than 175,000 injuries, predominantly affecting women and children, with approximately 90% of Gaza's infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
In a related discussion, Lavrov addressed the state of Russia-U.S. relations, mentioning that the former administration of U.S. President Joe Biden had not engaged in security-related discussions. He noted that the U.S. proposed regional security guarantees during trilateral negotiations on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi, which would be implemented after a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. Lavrov expressed hope for continued dialogue with the current U.S. administration, emphasizing a balanced approach to security and lessons from past experiences.