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January 22, 2009

Hamas Political Leader Urges Talks, End to Boycott
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The exiled political leader of Hamas is urging the US and European
nations to end its boycott and negotiate. Speaking in Syria, Khaled
Meshaal said, “Three years of trying to eliminate Hamas is enough. It is
time for you to deal with Hamas, which has gained legitimacy through
struggle.” Meshal also hinted that Hamas would still be open to a
political settlement with Israel, saying, “This battle has proved that
force alone will not provide security for [Israel] and that peace will
not be at the expense of Palestinian rights.”



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