Delegates of The Elders Group of Retired Prominent World A Visit to Gaza
Palestinian Hamas leader Ismail Haniya (R) meets with delegates of The Elders group of retired prominent world figures, former Irish president Mary Robinson (C-L), Indian activist Ela Bhatt (2nd L) and former UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi (L), in Gaza City on October 16, 2010 during the group's visit to the Hamas-run Palestinian territory. UPI/Muhammad Alostaz/Prime Minister's office
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