Abbas: Hamas Allowed Al-Qaeda Operatives into Gaza

[Ynet News] Roee Nahmias - Mahmoud Abbas confirmed on Wednesday that al-Qaeda operatives have infiltrated Gaza. He told al-Hayat, "I believe that al-Qaeda members have reached Palestinian territories and Gaza in particular. I think that al-Qaeda's presence there was made possible with the help of Hamas, especially in Gaza," and that a years-long alliance has existed between the two groups.