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Hamas draws parallels with apartheid during South Africa visit

Hamas' official visit to South Africa found support there and could open doors to relationships with other countries.

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Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal (R) speaks to South African President Jacob Zuma ahead of a media briefing at the headquarters of South Africa's ruling African National Congress in Johannesburg, Oct. 19, 2015. — REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Hamas considers its official visit to South Africa earlier this month a success. The trip helped expand communications between the two, called attention to similarities between their struggles and could help Hamas pave the way for alliances elsewhere in its attempt to break the international blockade.

The whole thing made Israel really angry.

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