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Hamas Emerges as Political Force
(Jerusalem Post) Khaled Abu Toameh - Analysts in Ramallah concluded that while Fatah had moved one step forward, Hamas had made three steps in the same direction, winning in traditional Fatah strongholds in Gaza such as Rafah, al-Buriej, and Beit Lahiya. Altogether, Hamas won 65-70% of the votes in seven areas in the Gaza Strip. A Fatah leader said, "The Gaza Strip will be controlled by Hamas and Islamic Jihad after the Israelis leave."