(Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center) Khaled Mashaal, head of the Hamas political bureau in Damascus, said on Nov. 12: "We will not recognize Israel, we will not give up the resistance, we cling to every inch of Palestinian soil, other statements are political maneuvers." "Most of Hamas' funds and efforts are invested in the resistance and military preparations....We are intent on the resistance." Mashaal's remarks reflect Hamas' true priorities, the most important of which is rebuilding its military infrastructure in Gaza in preparation for the renewal of military-terrorist attacks against Israel, instead of relieving the distress of the Palestinian population.
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