Unrest in Egypt is Bad News for Hamas in Gaza
Palestinians chant slogans during a protest against resuming peace talks with Israel, in Gaza City July 28, 2013. Israel was expected on Sunday to approve releasing more than 100 Arab prisoners as a step to renew stalled peace talks with the Palestinians ahead of plans to convene negotiators in Washington later this week. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem (GAZA – Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) – RTX12298
The Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip celebrated the election of Mohammed Morsi in Egypt last year. Now that Morsi is out, Hamas is feeling the impact – and it’s not good for the Islamic militant group that controls the Palestinian territory. Host Carol Hills speaks with The World’s Matthew Bell.
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