GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — It appears that Hamas has decided to take a new approach vis-a-vis the recent demonstrations in Egyptian cities, contrary to its position supporting the January 25 Revolution that broke out in 2011 and overthrew the regime of former President Hosni Mubarak.
On Sept. 21, several newsgroups circulated on WhatsApp an audio recording of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh asking Hamas leaders and media centers not to talk about what is happening in Egypt.