Norwegian officials met with a Hamas leader. Israeli spokesman Mark Regev was quoted as saying Israel regretted the meeting, though Norway reportedly pressed Hamas to renounce terrorism and recognize Israel. Israel believes the international community should isolate Hamas until it takes those two steps.
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