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Russia Insists That Hamas Bow to ‘Abbas, PLO

Russian Foreign Minister Serge Lavrov says Hamas must recognize the authority of Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud ‘Abbas and “unconditionally share the position of the PLO [Palestine Liberation Organization].”  He told a Russian television network on Monday that Hamas must “realize responsibility before the Palestinian people, restore reconciliation and reiterate Mahmoud ‘Abbas’ powers.”  Lavrov said Russia was “convinced that direct talks between Palestinians and Israelis have no alternative,” and called for Lebanon and Syria to be part of those talks.