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Hamas Wins Shocking Upset in Palestinian Elections

HeadlineJan 26, 2006

In a shocking result, unofficial tallies from the Palestinian parliamentary elections indicate an overwhelming victory for Hamas. The unconfirmed results show Hamas has captured nearly all 16 districts in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. The vote marked the Palestinians’ first parliamentary elections in a decade.

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