Sunday, March 1, 2015

Hamas Labeled A 'Terrorist Organization' By Egyptian Court



CNN: Egyptian court designates Hamas as a terror organization, state media says

Cairo (CNN)An Egyptian court has ruled that Hamas is a terrorist organization, according to an Egyptian state-run media organization.

Hamas, the Islamist group which dominates the Gaza strip, has been at odds with the Egyptian government since the country's former President, Mohammed Morsy, was ousted in a coup in the summer of 2013.

Morsy was a member of the Muslim Brotherhood, an Islamist political organization that shares deep ties with Hamas. The government formed after Morsy's ouster designated the Brotherhood as a terrorist group in December 2013; since then, many of its leaders have been charged with supporting terrorism.

Hamas quickly denounced the decision at a news conference.

WNU Editor: Further signs that Egypt believes that Hamas is behind the growing instability and violence in the Sinai.

More News on An Egyptian Court labeling Hamas A Terrorist Organization

Egyptian court declares Hamas a 'terrorist organization' -- AP
Egyptian Court Rules Hamas a Terrorist Organization -- VOA
Egyptian court: Hamas a terrorist organization -- UPI
Hamas says Egypt listing it as terrorist organization is 'shocking and dangerous' -- Reuters
Egypt Listing Hamas as Terrorist Organization ‘Shocking, Dangerous’ – Hamas -- Sputnik

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