Iran Pledges Continued Support For Hamas

Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has pledged continued support for the Palestinian Hamas faction, but called for an end to infighting between Palestinian parties.

At a meeting with Ahmadinejad in Tehran, Hamas political leader Khalid Mish'al reiterated the faction's stance that it will never recognize Israel's right to exist.

Hamas agreed last month to form a unity government with the rival Fatah faction.

But Hamas is under strong pressure from Western governments to renounce violence and recognize Israel.

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Posted March 6th, 2007 by Dinka

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