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Is Russia full-on supporting Hamas?

The Russian ambassador to Israel refused to label Hamas as a terrorist organization, calling on Israel to deal with the group to reach a political solution.

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Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov, seen in an undated photo, recently called Hamas "a legitimate political force in Palestine.” — Israeli Foreign Ministry

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