Putin concerned over 'catastrophic' civilian deaths in Israel-Gaza war

Putin concerned over 'catastrophic' civilian deaths in Israel-Gaza war
Russian President Vladimir Putin has voiced concern at the "catastrophic increase" in the number of civilians killed in Israel and the Gaza Strip amid days of fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military.
The Russian leader also took aim on Tuesday at Washington's policy in the Middle East, which he said had failed by not taking the needs of Palestinians into account.