Moscow – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urged Hamas political chief Khaled Meshal this week to stop militants in the Gaza Strip from firing rockets against Israel.
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The foreign minister made his request on Wednesday in a telephone meeting, which according to Russian news agencies covered a variety of issues regarding the Middle East.
Lavrov told Meshal that the recent increase in rocket fire was unacceptable. Meshal responded to the call by reiterating Hamas’ declared stance that it was not interested in an escalation of tensions with Israel and would continue to try to maintain calm in the area.
Lavrov briefed Meshal during their conversation about last week’s meeting of the Quartet Middle East peace-brokers in Geneva, which comprises Russia, the EU, the United Nations and the United States.
The Russian foreign minister also stressed to Meshal the importance with which he viewed a reconciliation between Hamas and its rival Palestinian faction, Fatah
Smart move from the Russains. Could also be a massage to Obama that they don’t mind having Israel on their side
All of a sudden after the bombing in moscow they finnaly could ask hamas to stop the rockets, but don’t worry russia will still vote to condem israel in un for any defensive measures they might take against hamas
WoW! Time to switch alliances–Obama would Never make a demand of any Arab to stop attacking Jews.
Haha. Suddenly Russia gets a taste of terrorsim and now decides it doesn’t like it!
Mr. Obama did’nt aks anyone to stop the shelling? but the Russians did?
Something ain’t be right? or is it?
Strange world we live in. Russia defending Israel and the US mum about terrorism.
Maybe time to consider supporting Russia. Maybe move there.
during one of the previous israeli wars they also went to russia for help because the then us president denied to help them and send them weapons. it’s time for israel to switch to russia – they need an ally in the mudeast
Nice of the Russian Foreign Mister to make this request….But ….just what country was the manufacturer of these rockets Mr. Lavrov?