Hamas: Israel biggest loser from Brotherhood win in Egypt
By KHALED ABU TOAMEH
Israel is the biggest loser from the strong showing of the Muslim Brotherhood in the Egyptian parliamentary election, Hamed Bitawi, a top Hamas representative in the West Bank, said Saturday.Bitwai's comment came as Hamas expressed relief over the Muslim Brotherhood victory.The Muslim Brotherhood triumph in Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco elections comes on the eve of preparations for celebrations marking the 24th anniversary of Hamas's founding in the Gaza Strip.Hamas supporters said that the rise of their political allies to power in the Arab world was "the biggest birthday gift for Hamas" on the anniversary of its establishment.They said that in addition to Israel, the Palestinian Authority leadership also stands to lose from the results of the elections in the Arab world.
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