Haniyeh welcomes US shift, says willing to talk

30-10-2009,08:47
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Al Qassam Website/Agencies - There is nothing wrong with talking to the
United States, de facto Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh told American
delegates on a medical mission in Gaza on Wednesday.

Hamas welcomes the new language of US President Barack Obama, Haniyeh added,
but noted the administration must implement its plans so the Palestinian
people can establish their state with Jerusalem as its capital.

"I am convinced of the fairness of the rules of democracy, pluralism and the
peaceful transfer of power in Palestine," he told the delegation, but noted
the punishment the Palestinian people received when they fairly elected
Hamas in 2006.

The United States has the ability to bring peace to the region, Haniyeh
added, and we have no issues with the Americans, but asked them to back up
their pledges.

Haniyeh welcomed the delegation to Gaza, thanking them for their
humanitarian and social services. He also said that the visit had a special
meaning, as it demonstrated support from the American people for Gazans and
their rejection of the Israeli siege.