Russia affirmed its position on the illegality of the Israeli settlements. We reiterate Russia’s principled position regarding the illegality of Israel’s construction of settlements on the lands seized in 1967, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. Furthermore, she commented on the U.S. Secretary of State’s visit to Israeli settlements, saying that these actions hinder the efforts made to resume the negotiation process aimed at establishing a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace in the Middle East region. Zakharova added that this visit reflects Washington’s contempt for international law. Emphasizing that the attempts of the US administration to legalize illegal Israeli settlements in this way are inconsistent with the United Nations Charter and Security Council resolutions. To check the news, click here