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November 29, 2004

Hamas leader says would consider 10-year truce

Topics: Middle East News and Perspectives

Haaretz reporting, 29/11/2004 14:22 (Israel time)

Hamas leader says would consider 10-year truce Senior Hamas leader Sheikh Hassan Yusef told Israel Radio that the militant Islamic organization is interested in joining a national unity government with the Palestinian leadership, and to that end would agree to a hudna (ceasefire) that would last 10 years.

Yusef said he would not rule out a halt to suicide bombings against Israeli targets during final status negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians. Hamas would also refrain from vetoing any agreement which in his view would restore Palestinian rights. Yusef, who was recently released from prison after his arrest during Operation Defensive Shield in April 2002, called on Israel and the international community to reconsider its characterization of Hamas as a terrorist organization. Hamas' desire to participate in political decision-making among the Palestinian leadership is a reflection of the organization's "maturity," Yusef was quoted as saying by Israel Radio.

Hamas is aware of the new realities and would like to take advantage of the opportunities that it believes has been presented to it, Yusef said.  Read More...

Posted by Hyscience at November 29, 2004 1:39 PM

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