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Hamas welcomes Taliban’s triumph in Afghanistan

Hamas published an official statement in which it congratulated its victory and praised its performance.

Baradar and Haniyeh
Hamas posted a photo this week showing Taliban leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar (L) meeting recently with Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh in Doha, Qatar. — info.Hamas.ps

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Hamas posted a statement on its website Aug. 16 congratulating the Afghan people for defeating the United States as well as the Taliban for a triumph the Palestinian group described as a culmination of a 20-year jihad.

Hamas said, “The end of the US and its allies' occupation is proof that the popular resistance, mainly our Palestinian militant people, will triumph and achieve the goals of freedom and return.”

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