"Mahmoud Abbas to Visit Moscow: Reports"

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to visit Moscow, according to the Palestinian envoy to Russia. The visit comes as Israel imposes a total blockade on the Gaza Strip following an attack by Hamas. Russia, which has relationships with various parties involved, including Arab countries, Iran, and Hamas, condemned the violence and accused the United States of neglecting the need for an independent Palestinian state. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also expressed his commitment to preventing further conflict and supporting the Palestinian people.