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Putin, Xi Jinping and UN secretary-general Gutteres to attend virtual meeting on Israel-Hamas war
CAPE TOWN: Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese language President Xi Jinping and different leaders from the BRICS bloc of creating international locations will maintain a digital assembly on the Israel-Hamas struggle on Tuesday, with United Nations Secretary-Basic Antonio Gutteresadditionally taking part. The leaders of fellow BRICS members Brazil, India and South Africa, in addition to of Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, that are set to hitch the bloc in January, will even participate, based on the workplace of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Ramaphosa will chair the “extraordinary assembly” due to South Africa’s place as present chair of BRICS, his workplace mentioned. It mentioned the leaders are anticipated to ship statements on the “humanitarian disaster” in Gaza and can doubtless undertake a joint assertion.
The assembly comes a day after China’s high diplomat hosted the overseas ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Indonesia in Beijing, their first cease on a tour of UN Safety Council everlasting members. The assembly underlined China’s longstanding assist for the Palestinians and its rising geopolitical affect.
Russia has adopted a extra cautious strategy to the Israel-Hamas struggle, but in addition has a possibility to advance its position as a world energy dealer.
Putin has condemned the October 7 assault by Hamas militants on cities in southern Israel that sparked Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Greater than 12,700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, based on the Palestinian Well being Ministry within the West Financial institution. Officers there say one other 4,000 are lacking.
However Putin has additionally warned Israel over its response and in opposition to blockading the Gaza Strip.
Russia and China are main voices in BRICS, which has largely forged itself lately as standing in opposition to the perceived dominance of the West in international affairs. Nevertheless it has additionally struggled to undertake united insurance policies or positions on many points due to the differing priorities of the 5 present members.
India, which additionally needs to be seen as a pacesetter of the creating world, has lengthy walked a tightrope between Israel and the Palestinians and traditionally has shut ties to each.
South Africa has been fiercely crucial of Israel over the struggle in Gaza and has filed a request with the Worldwide Prison Court docket to analyze it over alleged struggle crimes. South Africa has for years in contrast Israel’s insurance policies in Gaza and the West Financial institution with the apartheid regime of racial segregation.
South Africa’s Parliament is to vote on a movement on Tuesday to close down the Israeli Embassy and sever ties with the nation over the struggle. Israel on Monday recalled its ambassador to South Africa for discussions.
Ramaphosa will chair the “extraordinary assembly” due to South Africa’s place as present chair of BRICS, his workplace mentioned. It mentioned the leaders are anticipated to ship statements on the “humanitarian disaster” in Gaza and can doubtless undertake a joint assertion.
The assembly comes a day after China’s high diplomat hosted the overseas ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Indonesia in Beijing, their first cease on a tour of UN Safety Council everlasting members. The assembly underlined China’s longstanding assist for the Palestinians and its rising geopolitical affect.
Russia has adopted a extra cautious strategy to the Israel-Hamas struggle, but in addition has a possibility to advance its position as a world energy dealer.
Putin has condemned the October 7 assault by Hamas militants on cities in southern Israel that sparked Israel’s offensive in Gaza. Greater than 12,700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, based on the Palestinian Well being Ministry within the West Financial institution. Officers there say one other 4,000 are lacking.
However Putin has additionally warned Israel over its response and in opposition to blockading the Gaza Strip.
Russia and China are main voices in BRICS, which has largely forged itself lately as standing in opposition to the perceived dominance of the West in international affairs. Nevertheless it has additionally struggled to undertake united insurance policies or positions on many points due to the differing priorities of the 5 present members.
India, which additionally needs to be seen as a pacesetter of the creating world, has lengthy walked a tightrope between Israel and the Palestinians and traditionally has shut ties to each.
South Africa has been fiercely crucial of Israel over the struggle in Gaza and has filed a request with the Worldwide Prison Court docket to analyze it over alleged struggle crimes. South Africa has for years in contrast Israel’s insurance policies in Gaza and the West Financial institution with the apartheid regime of racial segregation.
South Africa’s Parliament is to vote on a movement on Tuesday to close down the Israeli Embassy and sever ties with the nation over the struggle. Israel on Monday recalled its ambassador to South Africa for discussions.
