Israel Matzav

Nasrallah meets Hamas reps to discuss Shalit

Lebanon's al-Manar television reports that Hezbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah met with three representatives of Hamas on Wednesday. Although al-Manar did not say what was discussed at the meeting, Israel's Channel 10 reports that Hamas was seeking Hezbullah's advice on the 'terrorists for Gilad' negotiations.

According to TV network, Hamas' most senior foreign affairs official, Osama Hamdan, participated in the meeting. Senior Hamas representatives Mohammed Nasser and Mounir Said also reportedly took part in the talks.

Citing a statement released by Hezbollah, Al-Manar said: "The meeting was an opportunity to review the international and regional situation in light of the confusion the U.S. administration is experiencing in its approach to the crises arising from its aggressive policies in our Arab and Islamic region, particularly its blatant bias and full coverage of the Israeli stances and practices against the Palestinian people, their rights and interests."

The network said both sides also expressed satisfaction with the formation of Lebanon's new government, in which Hezbollah is a partner, and stressed the importance of renewing a Lebanese-Palestinian dialogue.

I'm sure the Obami will be thrilled to hear about its 'blatant bias' in Israel's favor.

What could go wrong? Why weren't there any helicopters or fighter jets near that meeting?

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 3:40 PM