Hamas claims victory; truce with Israel holding

Friday, November 23, 2012

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Hamas leaders and thousands of flag-waving supporters declared victory over Israel on Gaza's first day of calm under an Egyptian-brokered truce Thursday, as Israeli officials flew to Cairo for talks on easing a blockade on the battered Palestinian territory.

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