Russian state media quotes top officials in terror group as saying that the dual Israeli-Russian citizens will be released as Hamas considers Russia to be a 'closest friend'
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As terror group leader Abu Marzouk meets with Putin's Middle East envoy Bogdanov in Moscow, Jerusalem calls invitation an 'obscene step,' calls for his immediate expulsion
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Meeting to take place in Kazakhstan on June 21, says Moscow; four countries have all played roles in Syrian civil war

Thousands expected to attempt annual pilgrimage despite warnings from Israel, Ukraine, Russia; Moscow says Kyiv's claims it will bomb worshipers are 'absurd'

Deputy foreign minister says Moscow expects a balanced, objective approach from Jerusalem as ties between countries come under strain

After initial reports said Ambassador Michael Ben Zvi would be reprimanded, Moscow leaves out public rebuke in readout from envoy's meeting with deputy foreign minister

Moscow seeks clarifications after Lapid lambastes Moscow's invasion of Ukraine; Alexander Ben Zvi reportedly notes Israel's response has been relatively mild

Kyiv has 'tough conversation' with Michael Brodsky over Foreign Ministry director-general asking Moscow to help evacuate its citizens in case of occupation

But Moussa Abu Marzouk conditions truce on Jewish state halting 'military actions' on Temple Mount, tells local media terror group will continue to fire long-range rockets

Amid growing tensions over new Israeli government's annexation plans, Russian deputy FM tells PA official that Moscow ready to help 'in building a constructive' peace process