Smaller ground operations into Gaza will continue, according to the Israeli military, which implies that these are steps towards a larger-scale invasion. In response to US authorities who questioned the number, the Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza has made public the names and identification numbers of 7,028 persons it claims have died in the ongoing Israeli assault.

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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is getting worse, which is why there are more strikes. In an attempt to save hostages and maintain the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that he "did not demand" that Israel postpone a ground invasion of the region.

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A delegation from Hamas landed in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian officials on the release of Russian hostages and other foreign nationals who are currently held up in Gaza.

There are at least 220 Russian citizens held as hostages by Hamas, according to the Israeli government.

Mousa Abu Marzook, the founder and political leader of Hamas, was among the delegation of the militant group who met Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov, state-run Tass news agency reported.

According to reports, Marzook, who lives in exile in Qatar, travelled to Moscow after an earlier meeting in Doha with Bogdanov and the Iranian deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani.

“Abu Marzook, a member of the political bureau of the Islamic resistance movement Hamas, is in Moscow,” said the Russian foreign ministry in a statement.

“Contact with him took place in pursuit for the immediate release of foreign hostages held in the Gaza Strip, and issues related to ensuring the evacuation of Russian and other foreign citizens from the territory of the Palestinian enclave were discussed.”

Later, Hamas in its own statement praised Russia's President Vladimir Putin for his efforts to end "the crimes of Israel that are supported by the West", Russia's RIA news agency reported.

<h2>Russia-Hamas ties&nbsp;</h2>

The meeting comes after the deputy minister expressed his desire to meet the terrorist organisation in Qatar to discuss the release of Israeli hostages.

&nbsp;“If they are willing, we always are in favour of contact,” Bogdanov told state media earlier this month.

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“Especially in this situation, [a meeting] would be useful for solving practical issues, including the freeing of hostages.”

<h2>Putin wants Gaza bombing to end&nbsp;</h2>

The meeting reflects Russia’s unwavering support to the Palestinians who have been affected by the Israeli counter-operations launched against Hamas for the October 7 terror attack.

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Earlier this week, Vladimir Putin warned that an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza could lead to a broader regional conflict, saying that “our main task is to stop the bloodshed and violence … otherwise, further escalation of the crisis is fraught with grave and extremely dangerous and destructive consequences. And not only for the Middle East region. It could spill over far beyond the borders of the Middle East.”

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A delegation from Hamas landed in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian officials on the release of Russian hostages and other foreign nationals who are currently held up in Gaza.

A delegation from Hamas landed in Moscow on Thursday for talks with Russian officials on the release of Russian hostages and other foreign nationals who are currently held up in Gaza. There are at least 220 Russian citizens held as hostages by Hamas, according to the Israeli government. Mousa Abu Marzook, the founder and political leader of Hamas, was among the delegation of the militant group who met Russian deputy foreign minister Mikhail Bogdanov, state-run Tass news agency reported. According to reports, Marzook, who lives in exile in Qatar, travelled to Moscow after an earlier meeting in Doha with Bogdanov and the Iranian deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani. “Abu Marzook, a member of the political bureau of the Islamic resistance movement Hamas, is in Moscow,” said the Russian foreign ministry in a statement. “Contact with him took place in pursuit for the immediate release of foreign hostages held in the Gaza Strip, and issues related to ensuring the evacuation of Russian and other foreign citizens from the territory of the Palestinian enclave were discussed.” Later, Hamas in its own statement praised Russia's President Vladimir Putin for his efforts to end "the crimes of Israel that are supported by the West", Russia's RIA news agency reported. Russia-Hamas ties The meeting comes after the deputy minister expressed his desire to meet the terrorist organisation in Qatar to discuss the release of Israeli hostages. “If they are willing, we always are in favour of contact,” Bogdanov told state media earlier this month. Also read | Biden links Hamas attack to economic corridor put out in G20 summit “Especially in this situation, [a meeting] would be useful for solving practical issues, including the freeing of hostages.” Putin wants Gaza bombing to end The meeting reflects Russia’s unwavering support to the Palestinians who have been affected by the Israeli counter-operations launched against Hamas for the October 7 terror attack. Also read | Meta blocks pro-Palestine account on Instagram, users accuse it of shadowbanning Earlier this week, Vladimir Putin warned that an Israeli ground invasion of Gaza could lead to a broader regional conflict, saying that “our main task is to stop the bloodshed and violence … otherwise, further escalation of the crisis is fraught with grave and extremely dangerous and destructive consequences. And not only for the Middle East region. It could spill over far beyond the borders of the Middle East.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Israeli foreign ministry released an animation video in a bid to reassure parents that it will do anything to safeguard all the children amidst an upsurge in violence in Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas' deadly onslaught.

The short video, showcasing unicorns, was published on the YouTube channel of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry on Oct 11, with a caption that read, ''We know your child cannot read this. We have an important message to tell you as parents. 40 infants were murdered in Israel by the Hamas terrorists (ISIS). Just as you would do everything for your child, we will do everything to protect ours. Now hug your baby and stand with us.''

Israel carried out massive strikes in retaliation against Hamas after an attack on Israeli communities by the Palestinian militant group claimed the lives of around 1,400 people.

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Gaza's health ministry on Wednesday (October 25) said that more than 6,500 Palestinians had been killed in the airstrikes.

<h2>Hamas says 50 hostages killed in Israeli raids</h2>

Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages held captive by the militant group&nbsp;were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave.

"(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports.

"We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters.&nbsp;

"It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority."

As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports.

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Israeli foreign ministry released an animation video in a bid to reassure parents that it will do anything to safeguard all the children amidst an upsurge in violence in Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas' deadly onslaught.

Israeli foreign ministry released an animation video in a bid to reassure parents that it will do anything to safeguard all the children amidst an upsurge in violence in Israel after Palestinian militant group Hamas' deadly onslaught. The short video, showcasing unicorns, was published on the YouTube channel of the Israeli Foreign Affairs Ministry on Oct 11, with a caption that read, ''We know your child cannot read this. We have an important message to tell you as parents. 40 infants were murdered in Israel by the Hamas terrorists (ISIS). Just as you would do everything for your child, we will do everything to protect ours. Now hug your baby and stand with us.'' Israel carried out massive strikes in retaliation against Hamas after an attack on Israeli communities by the Palestinian militant group claimed the lives of around 1,400 people. × Gaza's health ministry on Wednesday (October 25) said that more than 6,500 Palestinians had been killed in the airstrikes. Hamas says 50 hostages killed in Israeli raids Hamas' armed wing on Thursday (Oct 26) claimed that "almost 50" Israeli hostages held captive by the militant group were killed after Israel began its counter-offensive against the Palestinian enclave. "(Ezzedine) Al-Qassam Brigades estimates that the number of Zionist prisoners who were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Zionist strikes and massacres has reached almost 50," the group said in a statement issued on its Telegram channel, as per news agency AFP reports. "We have informed the families of 224 hostages. This number is changing based on the intelligence we obtain," military spokesman Daniel Hagari told reporters. "It will continue to change. The effort to return the hostages is a top priority." As per the Israeli government, at least half of the hostages have foreign passports. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, while speaking at the United Nations, said that Hamas was ready to release civilian hostages but only when 6,000 Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to play its part in this very important humanitarian endeavour, along with Qatar and Turkey. Naturally, the release of the 6,000 Palestinian prisoners is another necessity and responsibility of the global community," Amirabdollahian said.

He further warned the United States that if Israel's counter-attacks against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza did not stop, then Washington would "not be spared from this fire."

"I say frankly to the American statesmen, who are now managing the genocide in Palestine, that we do not welcome (an) expansion of the war in the region. But if the genocide in Gaza continues, they will not be spared from this fire," he told a meeting on the Middle East at&nbsp;the 193-member General Assembly.

<h2>Release of hostages needs ceasefire, says Hamas official</h2>

A Hamas official linked the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza to a ceasefire in Israel's counter-attacks on the besieged Palestinian enclave.

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Israel said earlier it is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, however, US and Arab countries have urged Tel Aviv to delay the operation amid fears that it could ignite a broader escalation.

As per news agency Reuters, a poll released on Friday (Oct 27), suggested that nearly half of the Israelis wanted defence forces to halt the ground invasion out of fears that at least 224 hostages were reported to be held there.

The Russian newspaper Kommersant quoted a member of a Hamas delegation visiting Moscow as saying that time was needed to locate all those who had been abducted by various Palestinian factions in the Hamas attack on October 7.

"They seized dozens of people, most of them civilians, and we need time to find them in the Gaza Strip and then release them," Abu Hamid said.

He said Hamas, which has freed four hostages so far, had made clear it intended to release "civilian prisoners".

But this required a "calm environment", he said, repeating an assertion that Israeli bombing had already killed 50 of those held.&nbsp;

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, while speaking at the United Nations, said that Hamas was ready to release civilian hostages but only when 6,000 Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, while speaking at the United Nations, said that Hamas was ready to release civilian hostages but only when 6,000 Palestinians in Israeli prisons were released. "The Islamic Republic of Iran stands ready to play its part in this very important humanitarian endeavour, along with Qatar and Turkey. Naturally, the release of the 6,000 Palestinian prisoners is another necessity and responsibility of the global community," Amirabdollahian said. He further warned the United States that if Israel's counter-attacks against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza did not stop, then Washington would "not be spared from this fire." "I say frankly to the American statesmen, who are now managing the genocide in Palestine, that we do not welcome (an) expansion of the war in the region. But if the genocide in Gaza continues, they will not be spared from this fire," he told a meeting on the Middle East at the 193-member General Assembly. Release of hostages needs ceasefire, says Hamas official A Hamas official linked the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza to a ceasefire in Israel's counter-attacks on the besieged Palestinian enclave. Also read: Explained | Amid fears of escalation, United States intensifies deployment of forces around Israel Israel said earlier it is preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, however, US and Arab countries have urged Tel Aviv to delay the operation amid fears that it could ignite a broader escalation. As per news agency Reuters, a poll released on Friday (Oct 27), suggested that nearly half of the Israelis wanted defence forces to halt the ground invasion out of fears that at least 224 hostages were reported to be held there. The Russian newspaper Kommersant quoted a member of a Hamas delegation visiting Moscow as saying that time was needed to locate all those who had been abducted by various Palestinian factions in the Hamas attack on October 7. "They seized dozens of people, most of them civilians, and we need time to find them in the Gaza Strip and then release them," Abu Hamid said. He said Hamas, which has freed four hostages so far, had made clear it intended to release "civilian prisoners". But this required a "calm environment", he said, repeating an assertion that Israeli bombing had already killed 50 of those held. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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