- August 31, 2024
- 10:12 pm
- Middle East
On August 31, 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Israel is the 'only country interested in starting a full-scale war in the Middle East'.
In an interview with RT TV channel He said Israel wants to use the current situation to “resolve once and for all the problems” with Hamas, Hezbollah, pro-Iranian groups in Iraq and Syria, and Iran itself.
Lavrov also “declared” that “Iran is trying to avoid involvement in large-scale military actions, despite attempts to provoke it.”
“Iran categorically does not want to succumb to provocations, does not want to get involved in any large-scale military actions, …. But they are trying to provoke it
As an example, he cited the recent assassination of Hamas Politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Sergey Lavrov's statement that Israel is “the only country interested in a full-scale war in the Middle East” distorts the reality and is misleading. In fact, Israel, despite its difficult relations with Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran, has repeatedly demonstrated that its primary goal is to ensure the safety of its citizens, not to unleash large-scale conflicts.
FirstlyIsrael has repeatedly stated that it seeks to avoid war and supports efforts to stabilize the region, while protecting its borders and preventing threats from terrorist organizations. Israel's operations against Hamas and other groups are defensive in nature and aimed at eliminating immediate threats.
SecondlyIran is an active participant in conflicts in the Middle East, supporting armed groups such as Hezbollah and Hamas that wage war against Israel. Iran’s military support for these groups and its own aggressive rhetoric make Lavrov’s statements especially hypocritical. Iran has repeatedly declared its readiness to destroy Israel and is actively contributing to the destabilization of the region.
Lavrov's statement thus reflects Russia's desire to support Iran and other pro-Russian forces in the region rather than the actual state of affairs. It may also be an attempt to distract attention from Russia's role in supporting authoritarian regimes and armed groups in the Middle East.
Russian diplomacy and government have shown an increasingly negative attitude towards Israel in recent years.which causes serious concerns and criticism in the international arena. This is evident not only in official statements, but also in the policy that Russia is pursuing in relation to the Middle East conflict.
First, Russia actively supports Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah — organizations that are openly hostile to Israel and do not hide their aim to destroy the Jewish state. Such support undermines peace efforts and contributes to the continuation of conflicts in the region. For example, the supply of Russian weapons and military equipment to these groups contributes to their military actions against Israel.
Secondly, anti-Semitic rhetoric is becoming increasingly visible in statements by Russian politicians and diplomats.. Statements by Sergey Lavrov, in which he accuses Israel of fomenting war in the Middle East, distort the real situation and effectively justify the actions of terrorist groups. In addition, Lavrov has previously made controversial and anti-Semitic statements when he compared Israel's actions to Nazi Germany, which has caused sharp condemnation at the international level.
It is also worth noting that Anti-Semitic stereotypes are often used in Russian propagandawhich reinforce prejudices in society. For example, Israel is often portrayed in a negative light, as an aggressor, despite the fact that it protects its population from terrorist threats.
The Russian government's negative attitude toward Israel, reinforced by anti-Semitic sentiments, not only undermines bilateral relations, but also threatens stability in the Middle East, contributing to increased tensions and conflicts.
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