Mashaal says Hamas eager for 'national reconciliation' with Fatah

Hamas leader-in-exile Khaled Mashaal voiced support Monday for the upcoming national reconciliation talks with Fatah. Mashaal spoke during a rare visit to Beirut after holding talks with top Lebanese leaders. "We are eager on making national reconciliation, scheduled to be held in Cairo, a success despite some problems facing it," Mashaal told reporters after meeting separately with Lebanon's president and prime minister. He urged both sides to "create a climate that serves" reconciliation.