Hamas: Carter Meeting Will Boost Our Legitimacy
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CAIRO, Egypt — Hamas officials said yesterday that President Carter’s meetings with leaders of the Palestinian Arab militant group will boost its legitimacy despite criticism by Israel and the American government of the former president’s personal peace mission.
Mr. Carter arrived in Egypt from Israel and the Palestinian Arab territories, where he raised Israeli anger Tuesday by embracing a Hamas official in the West Bank. A delegation of senior Hamas officials from the Gaza strip also came to Cairo, escorted by heavy security, and said Mr. Carter planned to meet with them today.
