Israeli officials lashed out Friday at Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he betrayed Israel when he invited leaders of the Palestinian Islamic militant group Hamas to Moscow, and warning of a strain in relations between the countries. Putin’s invitation Thursday to Hamas represented a break in the European and U.S. position not to deal with the group — which won last month’s Palestinian elections — until it renounces violence and recognizes Israel’s right to exist. Putin’s comments that he did not view Hamas as a terror organization further enraged the Israelis. Full Story