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Abbas for Hamas men in Cabinet

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has made overtures to the Islamic militant group Hamas about joining his Cabinet in the near future, Palestinian officials said on Friday. Hamas has not yet said whether it is willing to accept such an invitation. However, the group in recent months has made clear its interest in mainstream electoral politics and intends to field candidates in parliamentary balloting later this year. Full Story