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November 23, 2012

Internal Politics Drive Israel and Hamas

Robert Fisk, The Independent

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Netanyahu’s campaign for the January elections began the moment he ordered the assassination of Ahmed al-Jabari. He's improved Hamas's election chances too.

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TAGGED: Palestinians, Middle East, Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas, Palestine, Israel

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