[UPDATE-Day 18-Oct 24-21:30Z] Israel-Hamas War: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Russia calls on Hamas to immediately release all hostages, says Kremlin spokesman Russia calls on Hamas to immediately release all hostages, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “All hostages must be released urgently, immediately. That is our firm position. We certainly call on Hamas to make sure that all hostages are released,” he said. He said Moscow is using all opportunities to negotiate the release of Russian citizens from Hamas captivity “with all sides involved in the conflict.” “Indeed, so far we have not succeeded [in securing the release of the hostages], but we will continue these efforts,” Peskov said….