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    Hamas leader to visit Iran, Qatar in new trip

    GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — An adviser to Hamas' prime minister says the leader will visit Iran, Qatar and other Muslim countries at the end of the month.

    Yusef Rizka said Thursday the militant group's Ismail Haniyeh will embark on his second official international trip outside the Gaza Strip. He returned this week from a tour of Egypt, Sudan, Turkey and Tunisia.

    It was the first time Haniyeh had left Gaza since Hamas seized control of the territory from the rival Fatah movement in 2007.

    Hamas says the visits indicate the movement's increased international recognition, and the growing influence of Islamic groups in the region.

    The internationally recognized Palestinian Authority, which is dominated by Fatah, has been concerned by the warm welcome Haniyeh has received. It says his visits should be coordinated through Palestinian embassies.

    THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

    GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — An adviser to Hamas' prime minister says the leader will visit Iran, Qatar and other Muslim countries at the end of the month.

    Yusef Rizka says the militant group's Ismail Haniyeh will embark on his second official international trip outside the Gaza Strip. He returned this week from a tour of Egypt, Sudan, Turkey and Tunisia.

    It was the first time Haniyeh had left Gaza since Hamas seized control of the territory from the rival Fatah movement in 2007.

    Hamas says the visits indicate the movement's increased international recognition, and the growing influence of Islamic groups in the region.

    The internationally-recognized Palestinian Authority, which is dominated by Fatah, has been concerned by the warm welcome Haniyeh has received. It says his visits should be coordinated through Palestinian embassies.

     

    30 comments

    • Kymanyo  •  Woburn, Massachusetts  •  4 mths ago
      Hamas and Iran. That is like adding nitro and glycerin. Two lunatic societies.
    • Banana Kiwi  •  Haifa, Israel  •  4 mths ago
      Where's the drone when you need it ?
      • A Yahoo! User 4 mths ago
        YEAH, lets DRONE the JOKER.
    • Temujin  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  4 mths ago
      send him to visit Osama bin Laden
      • Rich 4 mths ago
        Well said, Temujin........
      • harold 4 mths ago
        and dont forget hitler
      • A Yahoo! User 4 mths ago
        And throw in a 72 year old virgin.
    • Name-Changed-To-Avoid-Cen ...  •  4 mths ago
      Israelis are better advised to not get on their buses for a while after this visit....that includes the men who beat up the women to sit in the back of the bus too :)
    • John  •  4 mths ago
      He better watch out for Motorcycles when he's there!!
    • Jeff  •  4 mths ago
      Let Israel open its borders. Allow a few million Palestinians into the country.
      Now with their 8x birth rate, they will become the majority in no time, and that will be the end of Israel.
      Off course even before they become the majority, they will be killing of Jews without a second thought.
      Why not, Muslims have no problem killing each other so why would they care about annihilating the Jewish population.
      Since Israel will not allow, its own suicide, let us call Israel an apartheid state.
    • brue  •  Chatsworth, California  •  4 mths ago
      Each time Hamas leaders visit Iran, by the way they are Sunni and Iran is Shiet Muslim so they normally should not have any contact!, there will be trouble for Israel..
    • hellonwheels  •  Orlando, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      Yes, this will make Israel run to the table for peace talks!
    • gofer  •  4 mths ago
      Little brother ,Israel will not be there long.
    • Dee  •  San Diego, California  •  4 mths ago
      And yet our idiotic government continues to give billions in US TAXPAYER money to Palestine. Another job well done NO-Bama!
    • MR26.2  •  Glendale, Arizona  •  4 mths ago
      Goatjockee meeting cameljockees
    • Larry Curly & Moe  •  Houston, Texas  •  4 mths ago
      well,that is just adorable!Terorrist organizations are being welcomed by gov all over the world.thanks Barry
    • The Dragon  •  4 mths ago
      A Terrorist Entity visiting a Terrorist Nation that is their biggest benefactor. This surprises anyone?
    • Jose  •  Branford, Connecticut  •  4 mths ago
      FREE PUERTO RICO!
    • James L  •  Port St Lucie, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      N you TREASONOUS congress and senate and administration gave US BORROWED chinese monies to hamas,,,GO TO HELLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Bad Dude  •  Homestead, Florida  •  4 mths ago
      mmm they let this terror travel anywhere he want. he's not looking for peace, he want other country to united with him agains isreal.
    • tarastwo  •  4 mths ago
      Israel is the most destabaliz­ing state in the world. Israel's land theft has inflamed the middle east and created a problem that affects the rest of the world. Boycott!
      • Banana Kiwi 4 mths ago
        come out of the 1930's please, today blaming the jews for all of your problems makes you look like a joke.
      • A Yahoo! User 4 mths ago
        A palestinian homeland was created out of the Palestinian Mandate, before Israel was created, it is a nation called Jordan, over 50% Palestinian whenit was created. Do some research. End of story.
    • tarastwo  •  4 mths ago
      Navy seals need to put a cap inthe head of netanyahoo
      • Rich 4 mths ago
        Never happen...))
      • John 4 mths ago
        They need to put a cap in your head !!
    • Ēqualizer  •  Denver, Colorado  •  4 mths ago
      Birds of a feather....
    • Love 2 Swim  •  Los Angeles, California  •  4 mths ago
      I am an american citizen and I do not want my Tax $ to be send to Israel to violate human rights. Please America stop sending money to countries do not support our values.
      • philly57 4 mths ago
        You're an idiot.
      • John 4 mths ago
        Did you Really say that !?!?!
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