Hamas discloses EU contacts; Israel reacts sharply
The Palestinian militant group Hamas disclosed on Thursday that European Union diplomats had held talks with some of its members, an apparent shift in EU policy that drew sharp criticism from Israel. It was the latest sign of a softening of a diplomatic boycott against Hamas after the Islamist group, which advocates Israel’s destruction, made a strong showing in Palestinian local elections held against the backdrop of a shaky cease-fire. Full Story