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Russia, Iran and Hamas: the two governments and the Palestinian terrorist organization represent pure hatred towards the Western world. Representatives met for talks in Moscow on Thursday.
Officially, Moscow is said to be negotiating with Hamas for the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip and the evacuation of Russian citizens. What are the representatives of the new axis of evil really up to?
Why are Moscow, Tehran and Hamas joining forces?
The talks with Iran are likely to focus on new arms shipments and expanding bilateral ties. Ulrich Schmid (58), Russia expert at the University of St. Gallen: “Russia is building a nuclear power plant in Iran and buying the infamous Shahed drones from Tehran.”
Earlier this week, Iran announced it was close to signing a free trade deal with the Eurasian Economic Union, an economic bloc of former Soviet states led by Russia.
But it can also be about peace mediation. Schmid: “Russia took action as a peace mediator shortly after Hamas’s terrorist attack on Israel on October 7 – Vladimir Putin’s birthday (71). Moscow wants to return to the political scene as a recognized player.”
Russia does not have close, but still functioning, relations with the Palestinians, Iran and Israel, says Schmid (58). Palestinian-Soviet friendship has a long tradition.
Can the three start a war against the West?
Due to the war in Ukraine, Russia currently has no capacity to become involved in further military conflicts. “But the Kremlin is opening new political fronts where it can,” says Ulrich Schmid. Putin also sees opportunities in Moldova and Bosnia to distinguish himself as an anti-Western leading power.
How does Israel react to the meeting?
Israel strongly condemns the meeting. “We call on the Russian government to immediately expel the Hamas terrorists,” Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Lior Haiat, 49, said on Thursday. Senior Hamas officials have the blood of 1,400 slain Israelis on their hands, “who were massacred, murdered, executed and burned.”
Israel has not imposed sanctions on Russia. It also provides no military assistance to Ukraine, which would like to use Israeli Iron Dome technology to deter enemy missiles.
Which side is Erdogan on?
After Hamas’ attack on Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (69) initially showed restraint. On Wednesday he surprised everyone with a pro-Hamas statement. He told parliamentarians: “Hamas is not a terrorist group, but a resistance group fighting to protect its country and its people.” Erdogan had previously described Israel as a “terrorist state.”
In the eyes of most Turks, Israel is guilty of being an occupying power and oppressing the Palestinian people. There are new representatives of Hüda Par, the Kurdish version of Hezbollah, in the Turkish parliament. Erdogan made a deal with them: seats in parliament in exchange for support.
Source: Blick
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