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Hamas Blames Israel For Dubai Death Of Militant Mahmud Abdel Rauf al-Mabhuh
“The Islamist Hamas movement blamed Israel on Friday for the death in Dubai earlier this month of one of the founders of its military wing, Mahmud Abdel Rauf al-Mabhuh. ‘Mabhuh died a martyr in Dubai on January 20, 2010 in suspect circumstances that require an inquiry in cooperation with the United Arab Emirates authorities,’ Hamas said in a statement released in its Gaza stronghold.” Link
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U.S. Could Support Sanctions On Israel
“‘Under American law, the United States can withhold support on loan guarantees to Israel,’ George Mitchell said on U.S. television on Wednesday after being asked about the kind of pressure that could be brought to bear on Israel. Over the past two decades, Israel has received U.S. guarantees covering billions of dollars in loans, underwriting that has been instrumental in raising money overseas more cheaply.” Link
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Karzai: I’ll Talk Peace With Taliban
“Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that he’s willing to talk with the Taliban chief in a bid to bring peace to the country if the move would have the backing of the United States and other international partners. ” Link
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