Two Russian citizens held hostage by Hamas

At least two Russian citizens are being held hostage in the Gaza Strip, the press secretary for the Russian Embassy in Israel Marina Ryazanova told state news media TASS.

“According to preliminary information from the responsible Israeli authorities, at least two citizens of Russia who also hold Israeli citizenship are on the list of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip,” Ryazonova said.

On October 14, the embassy said that there was at least one Russian citizen held hostage in the Gaza Strip.

According to the Israel Defense Forces’ information on October 19, Hamas is holding at least 203 people hostage.