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PA: Assad Calls on Terrorists to Release Hostage Soldier
(IsraelNN.com) The PNN internet site reports that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has turned to Hamas politburo leader Khaled Meshal to arrange the release of captive IDF soldier Corporal Gilad Shalit. According to the report, which does not enjoy additional sources, Meshal rejected the Syrian leaders request and left Damascus, traveling to Algeria.
Hamas Spokesman Denies Accuracy of PA Report (IsraelNN.com) Hamas spokesman in Gaza, Mushier el-Masri released a message stating a report quoting a PNN internet site regarding hostage soldier Gilad Shalit is most likely untrue. The Hamas spokesman stated that Hamas politburo head Khaled Meshal, who is based in Syria, left Damascus three days ago. He was commenting on a Palestinian Authority (PA) report that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad asked Meshal to order the soldier released but Meshal rejected the request. Al-Arabia: Meshal Left Syria (IsraelNN.com) An al-Arabia TV reporting quoting Syrian sources stated on Wednesday that Hamas politburo head Khaled Meshal left Syria along with other senior Hamas officials. According to the report, based on information provided by a senior source in Syria, Meshal left three days ago, adding Hamas sources deny the accuracy of the report.
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