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Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/11/AR2006041101372.html
UN Restricts Contacts with Hamas-Run PA Government
(Washington Post) Edith M. Lederer - The UN said Tuesday it has ended its policy of unrestricted political contacts with the Palestinians and will now assess every request for political talks with the new Hamas-run government. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, "The issue of political contacts, above and beyond the humanitarian assistance, will be dealt with as they arise...on a case-by-case basis." Dujarric said he joined the U.S., EU, and Russia in demanding that Hamas recognize Israel, accept past Israeli-Palestinian peace agreements, and renounce violence.