Moderate shift seen to strengthen Palestinian position
(NEWSER) - As the Muslim Brotherhood takes power in Egypt, it is already exerting its influence by pressuring Hamas, the militant group that controls Gaza, to compromise with Fatah, the Western-backed party that runs the West Bank, reports the New York Times . The Brotherhood had previously had a close relationship with Hamas, calling Fatah collaborators and sell-outs, but now the Brotherhood appears to believe a united Palestinian front working closely with Egypt will provide a stronger negotiating position with Israel. More»
