Russia criticises opening of US embassy in Jerusalem

ANI  |  Moscow [Russia] 

has criticised the inauguration of embassy in Israel's Jerusalem, which resulted in the deadly clashes on on Monday.

Lavrov, in a press conference, said, "We are confident that agreements enshrined in the global community's decisions should be unilaterally revised in such a way."

He further said the Israel-Palestine issues can only be resolved via direct dialogue between the leaders of the two conflicting groups.

"As you know, has many times suggested hosting a platform for such a dialogue. Our proposal is still on the table," Lavrov said.

The status of is one of the key issues concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Yesterday, in the presence of a US delegation, including Trump's daughter and his Jared Kushner, a brand new was inaugurated at Jerusalem's Arnona area.

Israeli expressed his gratitude towards for the same.

Post the opening of the embassy, violent clashes erupted between Palestinian protesters and Israeli soldiers at the Gaza Strip, resulting in the killing of over 50 agitators.

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First Published: Tue, May 15 2018. 07:15 IST