Israel says Hamas trying to fool the world with new policy paper

Leader of Hamas in the Gaza Strip Yahya Sinwar (3rd R) and senior political leader of Hamas Ismail Haniyeh (4th R) attend the memorial ceremony held for Mazen Fuqaha, who was killed by unknown persons, in Gaza City, Gaza on March 27, 2017 [Mustafa Hassona / Anadolu Agency]

Israel said Hamas was trying to delude the world by issuing a new policy document on Monday that purportedly softens the Palestinian group’s policy towards Israel.

“Hamas is attempting to fool the world but it will not succeed,” said David Keyes, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

“They build terror tunnels and have launched thousands upon thousands of missiles at Israeli civilians,” he said. “This is the real Hamas.”

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