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5th June 2008, 09:09 AM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7409143.stm
Egypt discusses Hamas with Israel
Hamas is regarded as a terrorist organisation by some countries
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak amid Egyptian efforts to broker a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
At talks in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Mr Barak warned that rocket fire from Gaza could spark a major Israeli military response.
He also insisted the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit should form part of any truce.
Egypt discusses Hamas with Israel
Hamas is regarded as a terrorist organisation by some countries
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt has met Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak amid Egyptian efforts to broker a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.
At talks in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Mr Barak warned that rocket fire from Gaza could spark a major Israeli military response.
He also insisted the release of captured Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit should form part of any truce.