'Hamas delegation departs for Syria to discuss Schalit'

 
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03/04/2011 13:22 Talkbacks (2) A Hamas delegation was expected to leave the Gaza Strip Friday to Sudan and then on to Damascus for a round of meetings about negotiations for a prisoner exchange that would include captive Israeli soldier Gilad Schalit.
The delegation set out to Damascus to meet with Hamas' political leadership regarding a new proposal put forward by the German mediator regarding the release of Schalit, Gaza-based Palestine Today reported.


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PA prime minister offers unity deal to Hamas

 
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02/20/2011 15:47 Talkbacks (16) JENIN, West Bank — The Palestinian prime minister on Sunday angrily denounced the US veto of a United Nations resolution condemning Israel's West Bank settlements and offered to form a unity government with the rival Hamas terror group.
The comments reflected the Palestinians' frustration over US-led peace efforts, which have made little headway during President Barack Obama's term in office.


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