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Friend or foe of Russia
10 mentions over the last 7 days in
- 0%Hostile to Russia0 articles
- 100%Neutral10 articles
- 0%Friendly to Russia0 articles
Which side of Russia each article places Hamas on. Neutral includes articles that do not relate Hamas to Russia at all. Method
0.1%of all news mentions Hamas10 of 14,320 articles in the last 7 days
0 : 0Hostile to friendly0 articles hostile to Russia, 0 friendly
50.0%cast as a threat, the most common role5 of 10 mentions
Daily Activity
Mentions of Hamas per day, newest first
21 September (so far): 0 mentions.
20 September: 3 mentions, 0 hostile, 3 neutral, 0 friendly.
19 September: 2 mentions, 0 hostile, 2 neutral, 0 friendly.
18 September: 0 mentions.
17 September: 0 mentions.
16 September: 2 mentions, 0 hostile, 2 neutral, 0 friendly.
15 September: 3 mentions, 0 hostile, 3 neutral, 0 friendly.
How Russian media writes about Hamas
Written by a language model on 21 September 2026, only from the articles and ratings collected here. It describes the coverage; it does not vouch for what the outlets claim. Method
The Palestinian movement Hamas featured in Russian coverage of Israeli military claims about strikes in Gaza. Moskovsky Komsomolets relayed statements that Israeli forces had killed Hamas commanders and militants, including men Israel alleged had participated in the October 7 attack. Life.ru reported Israel’s claim that it had killed Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid. Other articles mentioning Hamas covered reported Palestinian deaths in Gaza, Turkish criticism of Israel, British statements on Gaza and sanctions, and an Israeli minister’s proposed action against documentary directors.
All 11 articles over the last 30 days presented Hamas neutrally in relation to Russia; none presented it as hostile to Russia. Five cast it as a threat, while one EADaily opinion article was rated as ridiculing it. Moskovsky Komsomolets accounted for eight articles, EADaily for two and Life.ru for one. Portrayals differed even around the same reported strike: Life.ru’s account of Israel’s claim about Abu Obeid cast Hamas as a threat, while Moskovsky Komsomolets’ account gave it a neutral role.
Recent Articles
11 mentions of Hamas
11 articles.
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European officials fear Russia may soon attack NATO countries; Germany, Lithuania and NATO are preparing. The article argues Ukraine should accept Russia’s terms to restore peace.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Israel has become a global threat and seeks to use Syria as a new arena for operations.
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The IDF said it killed Hamas military wing commander Mohammed Byuk in a strike near Khan Younis, alleging he took part in the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least three Palestinians, including Basir Al-Bursh, according to health officials. Israel said it targeted militants.
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Israel's military said an airstrike in Khan Younis killed Hamas Nukhba commander Jihad Ismail, who it said took part in the October 7 attack.
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UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said Israel has no excuse for its actions in Gaza and cited sanctions over settler violence in the West Bank.
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IRNA reported several explosions heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island, apparently coming from the sea. No further details were provided.
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Israel said it killed Hamas Rafah Brigade commander Nael Abu Obeid in a strike in southern Gaza.
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Israel's military said it killed Hamas Rafah brigade commander Nael Abu Ubeid in a targeted Gaza strike.
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