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Hamas denies holding secret talks with Obama's advisors
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GAZA, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- The deposed government of Islamic Hamas movement in Gaza denied on Tuesday that secret talks were held with some advisors of elected U.S. President Barack Obama.
Bryan Atinsky wrote:
> Question will be how does Obama's team react to the statements, ending the
> status quo of only communicating through deniable backchannels is likely
> part of what Yousef and Hamas are looking for. Perhaps to test the waters,
> see if they will deny it, or if there will be some practical difference
> between them and the previous (current) administration.
>
> Also, may be tied to the meeting that Haniyah just had with the EU
> Parliament members that came to Gaza a few days ago. They are trying to put
> on a front of ruling legitimacy as part of their contesting Abbas' attempt
> to extend his term, which is to end in January.
>
> Just guesses...
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> Bryan
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