‘Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,’ Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA

Israel is Trying to Blow Up the Middle East, Russian FM Lavrov Alleges at UNGA

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused Israel of attempting to destabilize the Middle East during his address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly.

Lavrov also claimed that Israel is trying to bury UN decisions regarding the creation of a Palestinian state, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

Speaking at a press conference following his speech on September 27, 2025, Lavrov emphasized Russia’s stance on the issue and called for renewed international efforts to address the conflict.

Photo credit: REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ

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‘Israel is trying to blow up the Middle East,’ Russian FM Lavrov alleges at UNGA

‘Israel is Trying to Blow Up the Middle East,’ Russian FM Lavrov Alleges at UNGA

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Israel of attempting to destabilize the Middle East. Speaking at the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Lavrov also claimed that Israel is trying to undermine UN decisions regarding the creation of a Palestinian state.

During a press conference held after addressing the assembly on September 27, 2025, Lavrov criticized Israel’s actions, suggesting they threaten regional peace and the international consensus on Palestinian statehood.

Photo credit: REUTERS/EDUARDO MUNOZ

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

https://www.jpost.com/international/article-868764

Why Israel should annex the West Bank, but doesn’t need to do so yet – opinion

**Why Israel Should Annex the West Bank, But Doesn’t Need to Do So Yet**

Anyone with even the most superficial understanding of the conflict knows that a Palestinian state has never been further from coming to fruition than today.

Earlier this month, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution.

![UN General Assembly adopts a resolution](photo-credit-eduardo-munoz-reuters.jpg)
*Photo credit: Eduardo Munoz/Reuters*

By Aliza Pilichowski
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-868240