Ivan Bocharov: Victory in Gaza War Impossible While Palestinian Issue Remains Unresolved

Ivan Bocharov, a programme director at the Russian International Affairs Council, said victory in the Gaza war was impossible while the Palestinian issue remained unresolved.

Speaking from Moscow, Bocharov described events since October 7 as a genuine tragedy for both Palestinians and Israelis.

His assessment linked the prospect of victory in the war to the broader political question, rather than treating the fighting as a conflict that could be settled through military success alone.

Bocharov’s remarks placed the unresolved Palestinian issue at the centre of his analysis, alongside the tragedy experienced by both sides since October 7.