29 January 2006
Hamas Suggests Using Militants in Army
The leader of Hamas suggested Saturday that the Islamic group could create a Palestinian army that would include its militant wing - responsible for scores of deadly attacks on Israelis - in the aftermath of its crushing victory in parliamentary elections
26 January 2006
Update 18: Bush Says U.S. Won't Deal With Hamas - Forbes.com
Jolted by Hamas' stunning election victory, President Bush said Thursday the United States will not deal with the militant Palestinian group as long as it seeks Israel's destruction.
Palestinian Premier Resigns as Hamas Claims Victory - Bloomberg.com: Germany
Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia resigned to clear the way for Hamas, an Islamic group that has thwarted Middle East peace efforts with squads of suicide bombers, to form the Palestinian Authority's next government.
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