by Reuters
- Warns against Israeli ground offensive into Gaza
- Says Russia is ready to coordinate
- Says Israel has right to protection
- Blames United States for tragedy in Middle East
BISHKEK, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Friday for an end to the bloodshed in the Middle East and cautioned Israel that a ground offensive in Gaza would lead to an “absolutely unacceptable” number of civilian casualties.
Israel’s military on Friday called for all civilians of Gaza City, more than 1 million people, to relocate south within 24 hours, as it amassed tanks for an expected ground invasion in response to a devastating attack by the militant group Hamas.
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