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Hamas Wins Majority in Palestinian Elections

NPR | By Eric Westervelt
Published January 26, 2006 at 2:32 PM PST
Hamas supporters parade the streets of Gaza City with national and Islamic flags in celebration of a sweeping victory in the Palestinian general elections.
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Hamas supporters parade the streets of Gaza City with national and Islamic flags in celebration of a sweeping victory in the Palestinian general elections.

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