MOSCOW, August 14. /TASS/. The resolution of the Palestinian issue, restoration of the country’s unity is impossible without the participation of Russia and the United States, Palestine’s Ambassador to Russia Abdel Hafez Nofal said on Friday.

"Big crises in the world cannot be resolved without the participation of such major players as Russia and the United States," the diplomat told the Govorit Moskva radio station. "Russia’s role in the Middle East is growing: the Iranian issue has been resolved, Russia’s relations with the Gulf area countries are gradually improving, the country is ready to play an effective role in the negotiations on the Palestinian issue," he said.

Russia has the necessary tools for restoring the country’s unity and resolving the conflict with Israel, the diplomat noted. "Russia has excellent relations with all the units of the Palestinian movement, especially Fatah and Hamas. At the same time, Russia has good relations with Israel as well," Nofal added.