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February 27, 2012       Share:    

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/feb/24/hamas-pm-backs-syrian-protests?newsfeed=true

Hamas Prime Minister Backs Syrian Protests Against Assad

(AP-Guardian-UK) Gaza's Hamas prime minister Ismail Haniyeh has expressed support for Syrian protesters seeking to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. Speaking after Friday prayers at Egypt's Al-Azhar Mosque, Haniyeh said Hamas commended "the brave Syrian people that are moving toward democracy and reform." Assad had long hosted and supported leaders of Hamas in Damascus.

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