Hamas Softening Throws Twist In Talks ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Christian Science Monitor by Ilene Prusher - October 17, 2007 - 10:34am Hamas, the Palestinian movement that months ago battled rival Fatah for control of Gaza, is now beginning to wield a more conciliatory weapon: messages of moderation. A spokesman for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, deposed as Palestinian prime minister after militant Islamists staged a coup in June, said Tuesday that Hamas does not oppose peace talks with Israel. » Read more

Gop Candidates: Protect Israel ATFP World Press Roundup Article from The Associated Press by Libby Quaid - October 17, 2007 - 10:33am Israel's security must be safeguarded in the coming talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, GOP presidential contenders told the Republican Jewish Coalition on Tuesday. Palestinians must acknowledge Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state and make a good-faith effort to stop terrorism, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said. » Read more