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PA Wary of Reports of Israel-Hamas Talks
(Times of Israel) Avi Issacharoff - Indirect talks between Israel and Hamas are in progress. Hamas is not hiding its desire for a significant agreement with Israel - one that will change Gaza's economic situation significantly and boost Hamas' status immeasurably. Israel, at least at present, shows no signs that it intends to accept the proposal. PA officials are aware of these talks and fear that an agreement will lead to the further strengthening of Hamas. At the same time, neither the PA, nor the residents of the West Bank, want large-scale violent conflict with Israel. The Palestinians want to stabilize their economic situation. The Palestinian street has certainly welcomed the many significant relief measures that Israel announced Tuesday in honor of Ramadan.