President Vladimir Putin has expressed Russia’s willingness to provide all possible assistance to alleviate the suffering of civilians in Gaza and contribute to de-escalating the conflict.
Moscow advocates for the deployment of an international monitoring mission to Gaza to oversee the humanitarian situation.
In a statement, the Kremlin emphasized Putin’s firm stance against terrorism in all its forms and underscored the importance of countering terrorist threats without causing severe consequences for the civilian population.
Russia supported a UN Security Council resolution calling for a Gaza ceasefire, which was, however, vetoed by the United States on Friday. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 17,700, with 48,780 people wounded in Israeli attacks, according to the health ministry.
Hamas’s Qassam Brigades spokesperson, in a pre-recorded message, asserted that Israeli captives would not be released through military force.
The spokesperson highlighted that negotiations are essential, citing a recent failed attempt by Israeli special forces to rescue a captive in the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties on both sides.
Hamas condemned the ongoing crimes and genocide against the people of Gaza, describing the situation as inhumane with American and European support contributing to the plight.
The United States vetoed a UN resolution for an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, despite support from the majority of Security Council members and numerous nations.
Following Hamas’s October 7 attacks, Israel declared war on the group, leading to casualties, hostages, and a vow to destroy Hamas. The Israeli military reported the death of several Hamas commanders in an airstrike near the Indonesia Hospital on a recent Wednesday.
