West's Threat to Cut Off Aid Greets Hamas

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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - The Hamas-led government faced a financial crisis on its first day in office Thursday, as Western nations threatened to cut off aid to the Palestinian Authority if the militant group does not soften its stance on Israel.

Hamas leaders said the aid cuts violate the Palestinians' democratic rights, but Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice declared: "The principle is very clear. We're not going to fund a Hamas-led government."

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West's Threat to Cut Off Aid Greets Hamas

Hamas has rejected Western demands to renounce violence, recognize Israel and accept previous agre...

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