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November 20, 2012

Hamas Seeks End to Gaza Blockade in Ceasefire Talks 
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The violence comes amidst ongoing ceasefire talks convened by Egyptian
leaders with both sides in Cairo. A number of foreign officials
including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.N. Secretary-General
Ban Ki-moon plan to visit the region today, although neither Clinton nor
Ban will visit Gaza. Turkey's foreign minister is expected to visit Gaza
in a show of solidarity with Palestinians under attack. Speaking in
Cairo, the exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said the group is seeking
an end to the Gaza blockade as part of its ceasefire talks.

Khaled Meshaal: "The people of Gaza demand that their legitimate demands
are met. That Israel ends its aggression, assassinations and invasions,
and to end the blockade of Gaza."

 

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