Olmert: We will talk with Palestinian government sans Hamas
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Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Saturday night that Israel would consider a Palestinian government operating without Hamas as a legitimate political partner for future talks.
"A situation that hasn't existed for a long time has been created over the course of the past few days in the changing landscape of the Palestinian Authority. We intend to work very hard to use this opportunity. The situation allows for new opportunities. A Palestinian government without Hamas can be a partner." (Ronny Sofer)
