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Source: http://english.alarabiya.net/articles/2012/06/19/221474.html
Hamas Jubilant over Mursi's Egyptian Presidential Victory Claim
(Al Arabiya - Dubai) - Eman El-Shenawi - Hamas leaders and supporters in Gaza Strip celebrated Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood presidential victory, according to preliminary results announced on Monday. Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu Zohri said that Mursi's win will help break the siege on Gaza and support the Palestinian cause, especially on the issue of the disputed Jerusalem. From Israel's perspective, one of Mubarak's great advantages was that he helped maintain a tough blockade on Gaza. Hamas hopes a Mursi presidency would loosen the economic shackles of a boycott Israel says is meant to stop the flow of arms to Gaza.