Since the war in Gaza erupted in 2023, governments around the world have been making their voices heard, whether they are staunch supporters of Israel or pleading the Palestinian cause. But Russia's position,

The hostage exchange between Israelis and Palestinians is a positive step, but will not bring lasting peace unless a Palestinian state is

While major questions remain about the future of the region, the exchange of hostages and prisoners marked a key step toward ending the deadliest war ever between Israel and Hamas.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview published on Wednesday, said U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for peace in Gaza may be general in approach, but remains the best proposal "on the table" for now.

Video showing a Russian-built MiG-29 patrolling skies over Tehran has emerged just days after Iran received the jets.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that Russia had relayed a message from Israel indicating it is not seeking a renewed conflict with Tehran, following a 12-day war in June."Apparently three or four days ago there was a telephone call between (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin) Netanyahu and (Russian President Vladimir) Putin,

Israel cast a wider net on Monday in its quest to secure a vaccine for COVID-19, approaching Russia to discuss buying its Sputnik V vaccine.