Israel: No negotiations with Palestinian unity gov’t unless Hamas recognizes Israel

Israel says it will not conduct diplomatic negotiations with a  Palestinian unity government that includes Hamas until the terrorist organization meets the following conditions:

  • Recognition of the State of Israel and a stop to all terrorist activities in accordance to the guidelines set forth by the diplomatic Quartet facilitating the Middle East process
  • Disarming of the group’s military infrastructure
  • The return of the fallen Israeli soldiers and civilians currently being held by Hamas in the Strip
  • Full security control of the Gaza Strip, including all border crossings, handed over to the Palestinian Authority
  • Severing of all ties between Hamas and Iran
  • All humanitarian needs of Gaza residents be facilitated though the PA

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