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Hamas Says Met Obama Advisors in Gaza
ynetnews.com ^ | November 11, 2008 | Roee Nahmias

Posted on 11/11/2008 6:54:44 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY

Ahmad Yousuf, Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's political advisor, said that during the recent US presidential race a secret meeting between senior Islamist group figures and advisors to President-elect Barack Obama was held in Gaza.

"We were in contact with a number of Obama's aides through the Internet, and later met with some of them in Gaza, but they advised us not to come out with any statements, as they may have a negative effect on his election campaign and be used by Republican candidate John McCain (to attack Obama)," Yousuf said in an interview with London-based Arabic-language newspaper Al-Hayat, published Tuesday

Yousuf said Hamas's contact with Obama's advisors was ongoing, adding that he was still on good terms with some of the aides he had befriended while residing in the US.

According to Yousuf, Haniyeh will send Obama a telegram congratulating him on his victory.

"The policy Obama will instate in the Middle East will differ from that of his predecessor George W. Bush, although it is clear that the region and the Palestinian issue will not be at the top of his agenda," Yousef told Al-Hayat, "(the president-elect) will focus more on the economic crisis, Iraq and Afghanistan."


TOPICS: Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: bho2008; hamas; obama; robertmalley; terroristvote; wot
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1 posted on 11/11/2008 6:54:44 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Goodbye Israel.


2 posted on 11/11/2008 6:55:33 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (I voted for McCain/Palin so I can look my grandchildren in the eyes when I tell them I'm sorry.)
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To: Free ThinkerNY
Barack Obama attended an Islamic school growing up in Indonesia and his father was a Muslim.

Obama's experience within Islam as a boy should give him a unique perspective into Islam unlike any other U.S. President.

How do you feel the election of Barack Obama will impact Islam in America?

Take the latest Truth For Muslims poll.
3 posted on 11/11/2008 6:57:56 PM PST by JeepInMazar (http://www.truthformuslims.com)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Well well well. Obama loves terrorists. I am surprised.......not!


4 posted on 11/11/2008 7:00:14 PM PST by realcleanguy
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To: Free ThinkerNY

To be sure, “the region” will rise to the top of Obama’s agenda....and it won’t be a good thing for Israel.


5 posted on 11/11/2008 7:00:18 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: JeepInMazar
How do you feel the election of Barack Obama will impact Islam in America?

It will have no impact. 9%

It will strengthen the advance of Islam in America. 84%

It will help roll back the advance of Islam in America. 7%

6 posted on 11/11/2008 7:00:49 PM PST by outofstyle (There's a rake at the gates of Hell tonight)
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Will we see this in the MSM?


7 posted on 11/11/2008 7:01:20 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Free ThinkerNY
A number of my fellow Jewish friends have been duped into believing that the appointment of Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s attack ferret, put to bed any suspicions that Obama was less than friendly toward Israel. Pure, cynical subterfuge.
8 posted on 11/11/2008 7:02:49 PM PST by Chairman of the Bard
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Where the hell is the Logan act enforced in this country? WHEN the hell is treason an offense?


9 posted on 11/11/2008 7:03:18 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear
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To: Chairman of the Bard

Absolutely....calculating.


10 posted on 11/11/2008 7:03:42 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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To: Chairman of the Bard

Was this contact a violation of federal law?


11 posted on 11/11/2008 7:04:09 PM PST by Technical Editor
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To: JeepInMazar

Is this the link? http://www.truthformuslims.com/polls.htm


12 posted on 11/11/2008 7:04:22 PM PST by Cobra64 (www.BulletBras.net)
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To: anniegetyourgun

As soon as Lucifer hosts the Stanley Cup.


13 posted on 11/11/2008 7:04:34 PM PST by Chairman of the Bard
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To: anniegetyourgun

Don’t hold your breath waiting for the Obamunist Media to reveal any unpleasant truth about their savior and comrade.


14 posted on 11/11/2008 7:05:37 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY ((((Truth to a Liberal, is like a crucifix to a vampire))))
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Can’t believe how many Jewish people voted for him.


15 posted on 11/11/2008 7:06:05 PM PST by Vicki (Washington State where anyone can vote .... illegals, non-residents, dead people, dogs, felons)
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To: Technical Editor
Premier Obama: “Badges? We don't need no stinkin’ badges!”
16 posted on 11/11/2008 7:06:26 PM PST by Chairman of the Bard
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To: anniegetyourgun

The clown hasn’t even been sworn in, and the pattern of abuse and contempt for tradition and protocol is already well established.


17 posted on 11/11/2008 7:09:15 PM PST by Chairman of the Bard
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To: Free ThinkerNY

ping to send to my liberal Jewish coworkers who are in ACLU and Move On BUT support Israel. This stuff is SO sweet, will love to see them crushed (like I was with you know who)


18 posted on 11/11/2008 7:11:23 PM PST by sickoflibs ( Those who don't learn from (real big) mistakes are losers forever)
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To: anniegetyourgun
To be sure, “the region” will rise to the top of Obama’s agenda....and it won’t be a good thing for Israel.

Remember the six days war? God has a few surprises for those who curse Israel.

19 posted on 11/11/2008 7:11:33 PM PST by Grizzled Bear ("Does not play well with others.")
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To: Chairman of the Bard

He’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen....he really is presumptuous, arrogant, self-willed, rebellious, and....creepy.


20 posted on 11/11/2008 7:14:58 PM PST by anniegetyourgun
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