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“Moscow perceived with deep regret Israel's resumption of the military operation in the Gaza Strip. As experience shows, it is impossible to settle the issue of hostages' release by force. Russia strongly condemns any actions that lead to the death of civilians and destruction of social infrastructure,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

The operation, which had been in preparation for months, involved coordinated efforts between the IDF and Israel's domestic security service, Shin Bet. The primary goal was to maximize damage to Hamas by striking as many members as possible in the first wave of attacks.

A key factor in the operation's timing was the disruption of daily life in Gaza during the ongoing observance of Ramadan, which affected both civilians and militants. The Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and the Military Intelligence Directorate had compiled a list of addresses where Hamas members were expected to gather for their nightly meals. During the first wave of attacks, dozens of planes and drones simultaneously dropped hundreds of bombs on these locations, where Hamas members were believed to be gathered.

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[–] doomsdayrs@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 hours ago

Didn't they literally invite Bibi to Moscow the other week?

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 8 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

End lip service. Begin action.

[–] astutemural@midwest.social 6 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

I'll be honest, Russia invading Israel would be a real, "Let them fight" moment.

[–] TacoButtPlug@sh.itjust.works 3 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

I saw an article fairly recently how they're more buddy buddy than anyone realizes. But, I'm right there with you.

[–] CurlyWurlies4All@slrpnk.net 4 points 12 hours ago

Russia has considerable interest in Syria and likely isn't watching Israel's invasion into Southern Syria with glee.

[–] Keeponstalin@lemmy.world 5 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago)

Russia strongly condemns any actions that lead to the death of civilians and destruction of social infrastructur

Except when it comes to Ukraine

Russia only cares about undermining US imperialism as far as replacing it with Russian imperialism

[–] DreasNil@feddit.nu -1 points 14 hours ago

Seriously? 😳