Hamas talks with Egyptian officials

Talks between Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, and the Egyptian government yesterday dealt with the formation of the new Palestinian government.

Hamas is headed by Khaled Mashaal, Chairman of the movement's politburo and Ismail Haniah, a senior leader, while Egypt's interior minister Omar Suleiman lead the talks.

Haniah said they "informed Minister Sueliman of readiness to hold talks with all Palestinian factions," and that Egypt is ready to make regional diplomatic efforts in support of the Palestinians.

Moussa Abu Marzouq said that there was a clear-cut distinction between recognizing Israel and dealing with it.