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Report: Hamas to Join with Hizballah in Prisoner Release Talks


[Ha'aretz] Avi Issacharoff - Hamas has decided to link any deal for the release of abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit with Hizballah's negotiations for the release of two IDF reservists kidnapped in a July raid, a senior Palestinian source said Sunday. Until now, Hamas has negotiated separately with Israel through Egyptian intermediaries. The source, who is close to PA Chairman Abbas, claimed Hamas decided to link its efforts with those of Hizballah following Syrian and Iranian pressure.
2006-12-11 01:00:00
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