Hamas delegation returns to Strip
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The Hamas delegation that went to Damascus for consultation about Israel's response to the Shalit deal has returned to the Gaza Strip. Senior Hamas member Mahmoud al-Zahar said that Hamas will publish its official response soon.
Al-Zahar also said that Hamas had some reservations about the Israeli response and that discussions within the organization would continue. Sources in Hamas told Ynet that figures in the organization do not want to say the negotiations have failed, but noted that under the present circumstances it will not be possible to reach a deal. (Ali Waked)
