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In this this Aug. 29, 2009 file photo, Khaled Mashal, Hamas leader, center, attends his father’s funeral at a Mosque in Amman, Jordan. (AP)

Mishal Reelection is a Victory for Hamas Moderates

by Ali El-Saleh | Apr 8, 2013 | Features

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—After nearly a year of speculation, politicians and observers agree that Hamas’s moderate line has won out in the recent Shura Council elections. After a tense campaign, Khaled Mishal will continue to head the group’s Political Bureau, while...

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Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal (C) and members of Hamas’ political bureau. (AFP Photo)

Hamas Poised to Appoint Political Bureau from Cairo

by Ali El-Saleh | Apr 1, 2013 | Middle East

London/Cairo, Asharq Al-Awsat—Today, in the Egyptian capital Cairo, the majority of members of the Hamas Shura Council are meeting to select the leader and representatives of the movement’s political bureau. The Shura Council is the highest executive authority in the...

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In this Dec. 16, 2012 file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting in his Jerusalem office. (AP Photo/Gali Tibbon, Pool, File)

Analysis: Israeli Election Results Opens New Horizons for Peace Process

by Ali El-Saleh | Jan 26, 2013 | Features

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—One thing that the Israeli election results for the 19th Knesset confirms is that the policy of a new coalition government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be completely different than that of his previous government, including on...