One Russian citizen is listed as deceased and four Russians are listed as missing in Israel after the attack of the Palestinian group Hamas, the Russian Embassy in Israel told Sputnik on Monday.
"We regret to inform you that as of 18:00 [local time, 16:00 GMT] on October 9, according to the information received from the Israeli side, one Russian citizen is listed as dead. The consular department of the Embassy is engaged in clarifying all the circumstances. Four Russian citizens are named in the lists of missing persons provided by the Israeli side," the embassy said.
On Saturday, Hamas launched a surprise large-scale attack on Israel, which claimed the lives of hundreds of people from both sides of the conflict. Israel declared a state of war with Hamas and on Monday announced the complete water, electricity and food blockade of Gaza Strip.
The Russian Embassy added that it is in contact with the relatives of the missing citizens and provides them with the necessary assistance.