(Jerusalem Post) Herb Keinon - Spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Israel Lu Jing on Tuesday denied Hamas Foreign Minister Mahmoud Zahar's claim that he had been invited to China. He also said he did not know of any intention to invite a Hamas official in the near future. Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Mark Regev said, "If Hamas can get recognition without changing its positions, there is no chance it will become more moderate." Israel has informed the Chinese and other nations of its position that Hamas should be denied international legitimacy until it recognizes Israel, renounces terrorism, and accepts previous agreements with Israel.
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