The IDF reports Hamas is holding at least 200 people hostage in Gaza since the start of the ongoing escalation as Israelis demand the rescue of their relatives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Finnish PM Sanna Marin is facing increasing backlash and calls for a public drug test after footage emerged of her attending a party at which yelling about cocaine was allegedly heard, according to Politico citing Finnish media. MP Mikko Karna, whose Center Party forms part of Marin’s coalition, is leading calls for her to take a drug test, saying ‘The people are also allowed to expect this from their prime minister.’ In a press conference on Thursday, Marin denied being a drug user, but dismissed calls for her to prove this. She has also hit out at the person who leaked the video, calling the party a ‘private event.’ This is not the first time Marin has faced backlash over ‘irresponsible behavior’ – she came under fire last year for going clubbing despite knowing a close colleague had just tested positive for Covid-19. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com