RT News - October 27 2023 (09:00 MSK)

Explosions light up the night sky over Gaza and the Palestinian death toll climbs to over seven thousand. As overwhelmed hospitals work to keep up with the flow of casualties from Israeli attacks locals seek shelter. The IDF confirms the killing of a Hamas intelligence leader who it says is responsible for organizing the October 7th attack while relatives of those held hostage by the Palestinian militants urge the Israeli government to take immediate action. The Pentagon says its boosting its military presence in the Middle East as questions arise about how previous US military aid to Ukraine ended up on the black market. An emergency session of the UN sees calls for a ceasefire in Gaza as the crisis escalates. Envoys from the Middle East demand a peaceful resolution.