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January 9, 2009

Report: Obama to Hold Talks with Hamas
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The Guardian of London is reporting, meanwhile, the incoming Obama
administration is planning on reversing the Bush administration’s
refusal to negotiate with Hamas. The Guardian says President-elect Obama
is leaning towards authorizing low-level contacts with Hamas that could
eventually turn into more serious talks. Hamas has said it would support
a settlement with Israel based on a full Israeli withdrawal to the 1967
borders. The Bush administration has refused to recognize Hamas despite
its 2006 victory in Palestinian elections.



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