A delegation from the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas led by Dr. Musa Abu Marzouk, the head of the group’s International Relations Office, met on Thursday Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President’s Special Envoy to the Middle East and Africa, and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow.
The Hamas delegation included Dr. Bassem Naeem, a member of the Political Bureau, along with the movement’s representative in Moscow. The talks focused on the recent Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and strategies to halt the Israeli crimes, which are backed by the US and many Western nations.
The Hamas delegation reiterated the rights of the Palestinian people to freedom, self-determination, and the right of return. They also emphasized the right to repulse and resist the Israeli occupation via all available means. The delegation pointed out that Israeli atrocities against civilians would not overshadow the fact of military defeats and security setbacks the Israeli army inflicted on October 7th.
The delegation hailed also the stance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and acknowledged the active role of Russian diplomacy. They stressed the importance of the international community assuming responsibility to stop the Israeli army’s genocide against the Palestinian people.
Mr. Bogdanov, for his part, voiced his country’s support for the rights of the Palestinian people and discussed Russia’s efforts with relevant parties to achieve a ceasefire, reopen border crossings, and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid into the blockaded Gaza.
Source: Official website – Hamas movement