Hamas delegation visits Moscow, discusses release of hostages in Gaza

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A delegation from Hamas has visited Moscow for talks on the release of foreign hostages including Russian citizens that the group is currently holding in Gaza, Russian news agencies report, citing the foreign ministry.

Senior Hamas member Abu Marzouk was among those attending the talks, TASS reported.

“Contacts were held with him in continuation of the Russian line on the immediate release of foreign hostages in the Gaza Strip. Issues related to ensuring the evacuation of Russian and other foreign citizens from the territory of the Palestinian enclave were also discussed,” TASS said.

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