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government will not recognize Israel
The ruling Islamic militant group Hamas said Tuesday the agenda of the proposed Palestinian unity government would not recognize Israel or accept a a two-state solution. "We reject the two-state solution, which is the vision of U.S. President George Bush, because it represents a clear recognition of Israel," Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said. "Our position in this regard remains unchanged. We reject joining any government that recognizes Israel."