Hamas 'must recognise Israel' says UN
The UN Security Council told Hamas yesterday that a future Palestinian government must recognise Israel and commit itself to a negotiated settlement of the Mideast conflict culminating in two independent states living side-by-side in peace.
The council commented for the first time on the militant Islamic group’s surprise victory in the January 25 Palestinian elections in a presidential statement that was delayed because of Qatar’s demand for more criticism of Israel.
