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Hamas expresses willingness to engage in dialogue with Europe

By DPA and Haaretz Service

Hamas expressed readiness Monday to open dialogue with the West after calls by Italy's prime minister for it to do so.

Romano Prodi suggested in an address that Hamas' existence was a fact and that the group must be integrated into the political process rather than excluded.

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri responded by saying "Prodi's statements coincide with other positive European officials' statements."

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Zuhri noted that several British parliamentarians had criticized London's negative position on Hamas.

"Such positive stances came after Europe and the West realized how fatal their mistake was when they decided to boycott the movement," said Zuhri.

Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip in mid June when it defeated Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement and security forces.

"We hope that the calls to launch a dialogue with Hamas would find an echo and would lead to fruitful results," said Zuhri. "We reiterate our concerns and readiness for an opened dialogue with the West."

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1.	This all makes good sense,there cannot be a Peace settlement	03:27	\|	lakshmi	14/08/07

2.	EU antisemites should talk to Al Quaida	04:39	\|	Semsem	14/08/07

3.	This all makes good sense. There cannot be a piece settlement	05:49	\|	Murray of Montreal	14/08/07

4.	Taliban`s and Al Queda`s existence are also a fact.	08:25	\|	S	14/08/07

5.	Engaging in dialogue with Europe	11:06	\|	Paolo	14/08/07

6.	Finally!	12:36	\|	Vincent	14/08/07

7.	Hamas	17:41	\|	Paul Macdonald	14/08/07

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