Hamas Pledges to Stop Attacks on Israel - Russian Official

Russia's foreign minister says Hamas has promised to stop missile attacks and other violence against Israel, but still refuses to recognize that country, The Associated Press news agency reported Wednesday.

Renouncing violence and recognizing Israel are both key demands of international peace negotiators.

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal said after meeting with Russians in Moscow that Israel must end what he calls the occupation of Palestinian territories. Russia supports a power-sharing deal for Hamas and Fatah.

Russia also advocates lifting an international blockade of funds to the Palestinian Authority. - MosNews.com

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Posted March 1st, 2007 by Armen Hareyan

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Who would trust a bunch of terrorist?

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Submitted by Patriot (not verified) on Wed, 2007-03-07 18:55.
Who would trust a bunch of terrorist? Nobody. Russia has special interest in making money selling them weapons so they can become more of a threat. Russia is trying to destabilize the middle east and undermine what the US is trying to accomplish just like Iran,Syria and Saudi Arabia.