MEETING PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS TO HAMAS LEADERS
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas (R) talks to senior Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar during their meeting at Abbas' office in Gaza City February 4, 2006. Three of Hamas's top leaders, Mahmoud al-Zahar, Ismail Haniyeh and Ahmad bahar met Abbas at his Gaza City office after darkness fell, under heavy police guard. (UPI Photo/Ismael Mohamad). .
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