Russia, which has working relations with Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, has said several times that a visit by Mr Abbas to Moscow is possible, but has not previously set a date.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov told state media on Friday that the trip planned for November 15 had been postponed.
“It was postponed. At the request of the Palestinian side,” he said.
Mr. Bogdanov said that Palestinian officials have informed Moscow that the situation is now difficult and that Mr. Abbas cannot leave the region.
The official said that Russia is “constantly in working contact (with the Palestinian side) by phone.”
Russia maintains good relations with both Israel and Hamas, which it does not consider a terrorist organization.
President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly called for the creation of a Palestinian state as a long-term solution to the conflict.
Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel on October 7, invading its territory and launching rocket attacks. Israel carried out retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip.
More than 1.4 thousand people died in Israel. people, including civilians. Israeli strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip claimed more than 9,200 lives. lives.
Hamas, which rules the Gaza Strip, has been involved in several wars with Israel since taking over the enclave in 2007. The group has been recognized as a terrorist by Israel, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom and some other countries.
Hamas is supported by Iran, financing the purchase of weapons, supplying them and providing military training. Hamas has a political office in Qatar, where some of its leaders are based.
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2024-10-06 05:00:35
