On June 9, the Russian Foreign Ministry, represented by Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, criticized Western entities for promoting plans that associate Palestinian territories with neighboring Arab countries. Zakharova accused these Western think tanks of neo-colonialism and undermining the will of the Palestinian people. She noted that similar proposals have been rejected in the past and highlighted their contradiction to international legal frameworks, including UN Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. Zakharova emphasized that attempts to resolve Middle Eastern issues without considering the positions of Arab nations are likely to fail. She pointed out the current security challenges in the region, exacerbated by tensions involving the United States and Israel's actions against Iran. The diplomat called for coordinated international and regional efforts as the only viable solution for achieving lasting stability in the Middle East.