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May 6, 2009

Hamas Leader Renews Acceptance of Palestinian State in ’67 Borders, Says Rocket Attacks Ceased
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As Biden chided Israel, Hamas’ political leader renewed his acceptance
of a Palestinian state within the Occupied Territories. In an interview
with the New York Times, Khaled Meshal said, “We are with a state on the
1967 borders, based on a long-term truce. This includes East Jerusalem,
the dismantling of settlements and the right of return of the
Palestinian refugees.” Meshal also said Hamas fighters in Gaza have
completely ceased firing rockets at nearby Israeli towns.



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