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Israel bars N Ireland leader from Gaza

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Northern Ireland political leader Gerry Adams will not be allowed to enter Gaza this week because he planned to meet officials from Hamas, the militant group that rules the territory, an Israeli official said on Tuesday.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Yigal Palmor said Israel "would not help Adams meet with Hamas terror leaders". Hamas is listed as a terror organisation by Israel, the US and EU.

The Islamic militants overran Gaza in 2007, expelling forces loyal to Western-backed President Mahmoud Abbas.

Three months ago Israel launched a bruising three-week offensive in Gaza, targeting Hamas and other militants responsible for years of rocket fire at Israel.

http://news.theage.com.au/breaking-news-world/israel-bars-n-ireland-leader-from-gaza-20090408-9zvd.html

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