Originally published Monday, May 2, 2011 at 6:23 AM
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Hamas to honor truce with Israel in new government
Hamas officials say the Islamic militant group will honor an unofficial truce with Israel after it forms a new government with Palestinian rivals from the West Bank.
The Associated Press
"Relations with Israel will be a key issue."
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Hamas officials say the Islamic militant group will honor an unofficial truce with Israel after it forms a new government with Palestinian rivals from the West Bank.
Gaza's Hamas rulers and Fatah, which dominates the West Bank, are to sign a reconciliation agreement on Wednesday to end their four-year rift. A joint caretaker government is planned ahead of elections next year.
Relations with Israel will be a key issue. Fatah has sought peace, while Hamas refuses to recognize the Jewish state's right to exist.
That won't change, but Hamas security officials said on Tuesday the militants have agreed to hold their fire after the new government is formed.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because the cease-fire is not officially part of the deal.
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