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Hamas warns of referendum splits

Last Updated: Friday, 9 June 2006, 15:36 GMT 16:36 UK

Hamas warns of referendum splits

Hamas wants to avoid a referendum on a two-state solution

The Hamas-controlled Palestinian government has warned that a planned referendum on how best to confront Israel risks splitting the community.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas wants to call a referendum on whether Palestinians back a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel.

But Prime Minister Ismail Haniya said the vote might cause a historic split in the ranks of the Palestinian people.

Hamas does not recognise Israel and officially works for its destruction.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/5065060.stm

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