Vice Premier Haim Ramon on Monday acknowledged that Israel was holding talks with Hamas, in violation of a government decision not to conduct talks with the Islamist Palestinian group until it complies with the demands of the Quartet.
Ramon's comments marked that first time a minister in the Knesset has confirmed that Israel was holding direct talks with Hamas.



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