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Palestinian movement Hamas explained the absence of Russian citizens on the lists for evacuation from the Gaza Strip to Egypt by saying that Israel and the United States are negotiating with them. At the same time, the head of the Hamas foreign relations department in Bassem Naim said that he does not prevent the departure of all holders of foreign passports.
As RIA Novosti writes with reference to a diplomatic source, the evacuation of Russians, compatriots and citizens of the CIS from Gaza is ready, but no there is no agreement from Israel.
“These lists are sent to the Egyptians and sent to the Ministry of Interior to be published on the official website,” Naim said.
He added that the Palestinian movement Hamas cannot play in this the process has no role and does not have the authority to create lists to leave Gaza for Egypt.
< p>“But of course we do not interfere with those who want to do that, to leave the Gaza Strip,” concluded the head of Hamas' foreign relations department in the territory.
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Recall that on the eve of November 7, the Rafah checkpoint published new lists of foreigners evacuated from the Gaza Strip, but the Russians were not turned away there again.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that there are many Russians who want to leave. To ensure their departure, Russia is in close contact with all parties.
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