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AP Interview: Hamas No. 2 says war a lesser option

By KARIN LAUBMOHAMMED DARAGHMEH
Published September 18, 2014 6:04pm ET
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AP Interview: Hamas No. 2 says war a lesser option
Palestinian Senior Hamas leader Moussa Abu Marzouk, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in his office in Gaza City, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. Hamas' No. 2 leader says the Islamic militant group does not want another war with Israel but suggests more fighting is inevitable unless Israel ends its blockade of Hamas-ruled Gaza. Marzouk said in an interview Thursday that Hamas emerged stronger from the recent 50-day war, despite military setbacks. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) | Khalil Hamra

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas does not want another war with Israel, the Islamic militant group’s No. 2 leader said in an interview Thursday, but he suggested more fighting is inevitable unless a deal is reached on ending seven years of Israeli-Egyptian border closures of Hamas-ruled Gaza.

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