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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Invitation to political leader of terror group comes amid deteriorating ties between Moscow and Jerusalem; two discuss smoothing over Palestinian rift with Fatah

Jewish groups vow to ascend to holy site on Israel's Independence Day, waving Israeli flags and singing national anthem; Hamas officials said to arrive in Moscow for talks