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Majority of Israelis want to negotiate with Hamas

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  • Wednesday, February 27, 2008 08:07 AM

    Didn't like 90% of US citizens want to invade Iraq?

    Looking at history, is it usually the best idea to make huge government decisions, based solely on what the people think is the best way to do things?

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