MOSCOW, Oct 7 There are no casualties among Russians in the Gaza Strip , there is no talk of evacuation, said Aliya Zaripova, spokeswoman for the Russian mission in Palestine.
According to her, more than two thousand Russian citizens who are in Palestine are registered at the consulate — both in the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip. In the Gaza Strip, she noted, there are more than 1.2 thousand people.
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Zaripova added that the Russians did not contact the representative office for help, but there were reports regarding the prospects of organizing evacuation from the enclave.
“Right now there is no talk of evacuation, but if such a need arises, we will do everything necessary for this,” she told Soloviev Live.
«There are no casualties among our citizens. We are in constant contact with the consular post in the Gaza Strip, with Bethlehem, Jericho and other cities on the west bank of the Jordan River,» Zaripova noted. 
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On Saturday morning, Israel was hit by an unprecedented rocket attack from the Gaza Strip. The press service of the Israeli army said that the radicals launched more than 2 thousand rockets. In addition, dozens of terrorists have infiltrated border areas in southern Israel. The Israeli military is clearing populated areas. As Israeli media reported, citing the Ministry of Health, at least 100 people died in Israel as a result of the escalation, the number of casualties exceeded 900. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll in Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip increased to 198, more than 1.6 thousand Palestinians were injured .
The military wing of the Palestinian movement Hamas on Saturday announced Operation Al-Aqsa Flood against Israel. Hamas claimed to have captured over 35 Israeli soldiers and settlers. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the launch of Operation Iron Swords against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in an address to the nation, said that Israel was in a state of war and said that he had ordered a widespread mobilization of reserves. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, at an emergency meeting with a number of officials, emphasized the right of the Palestinian people to self-defense against Israeli troops and settlers.
Consequences of Hamas strikes on Israel
Early on the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.< /p>
Early in the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
According to Hamas representatives, they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel.
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
The Israel Defense Forces also reported penetration of fighters into border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
Eyewitnesses reported that street battles were taking place in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of readiness for war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced a massive gathering of reservists.
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In Soon the Israel Defense Forces announced the start of a “counter-terrorism” campaign. Operation «Iron Swords».
Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counterterrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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Early on the morning of October 7, air raid sirens sounded in southern and central Israel.
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Hamas claims they fired more than five thousand rockets at Israel .
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The Israel Defense Forces also reported that fighters had infiltrated border areas.
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Eyewitnesses reported that in There are street battles in some settlements.
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Dozens of people were injured as a result of the confrontation and missile strikes.
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The media reported at least five deaths.
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The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) announced a state of alert to war, and Defense Minister Yoav Galant — about the massive gathering of reservists.
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Soon the Israeli Defense Forces announced the start of a "counter-terrorism" Operation Iron Swords.
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The Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes on the Gaza Strip and blocking roads around the enclave.
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