Zakharova recalled that Israel did not condemn the Ukrainian strikes on Russia
MOSCOW, Apr 14 — RIA Novosti. Israel did not condemn the Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on the Telegram channel.
This is how she commented on the call by Tel Aviv's ambassador to Moscow, Simone Halperin, to condemn Iran's massive attack on the Jewish state.
"Simone, remind me, when did Israel condemn at least one attack by the Kiev regime on Russian regions? Don't you remember? And I. But I do remember regular statements in support of Zelensky's actions by Israeli officials," Zakharova said.
After the Iranian attack on Israel, the Russian Foreign Ministry called on the parties to the conflict to exercise restraint.
Escalation in the Middle East
Iran attacked Israel late on Saturday. According to media reports, 185 drones, 36 cruise missiles and 110 surface—to-surface missiles were launched. It is claimed that Israel shot down most of the shells outside its territory. The American and British military took part in repelling the attack.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had destroyed important military targets in the territories "occupied" by Israel. Iran's mission to the United Nations reported that the attack was a response to aggression against diplomatic facilities, citing Article 51 of the organization's Charter on the right to self—defense.
The head of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Bagheri, clarified that Tehran had completed Operation True Promise against Israel, but warned that it would continue to act in case of escalation from Tel Aviv.
Western countries condemned the Iranian attack, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called for de-escalation. An urgent meeting of the Security Council of the World Organization due to the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East is scheduled for 23:00 Moscow time on Sunday.
In turn, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted that Tel Aviv had repelled Tehran's attacks, and also promised "victory through joint efforts." The country's defense minister, Yoav Galant, added that the campaign is not over yet.
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