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Hamas Politicians Maneuvering in Gaza
(Los Angeles Times) Laura King and Ken Ellingwood - With the end of the Israeli presence in Gaza, Hamas is working to position itself as the principal power in the first large swath of territory under Palestinian sovereignty. Already well ensconced in dozens of town halls across the West Bank and Gaza, Hamas now is gearing up for its next big electoral challenge: winning a substantial bloc of seats in Palestinian parliamentary elections in January. By all indications, it will easily do so.