Hamas Absent from Peace Negotiations, but Looms Large
38 views · Published 23 September 2010 · 3:29 · Indexed 20 September 2026
Channel: Voice of America · 2010 · News & Politics
One question that emerges as Israeli and Palestinian leaders hold talks on a possible peace agreement is what future role Hamas will play. The militant Islamist group controls the Gaza Strip, but refuses to take part in the peace process, partly because its leaders believe negotiations brokered by Washington are biased in favor of Israel. VOA correspondent Luis Ramirez reports from Gaza.
