'Force won't free hostages': Russia urges diplomacy; slams Israel for blockading Gaza Strip #Russia’s UN representative Vasily Nebenzya has called on #Israel to immediately halt violence in the occupied #Palestinian territories and lift the #Gaza blockade. He urged full protection for civilians and unimpeded humanitarian access. Nebenzya said forceful methods to resolve the hostage crisis have failed and demanded an immediate ceasefire through international mediation. He also endorsed #Saudi and