Hamas quietly scales back presence in Syria

05.12.2011                      09.Kislev. 5772

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Hamas quietly scales back presence in Syria

Islamist group's officials returning to Gaza amid unrest in Syria; Hamas looks to bolster presence in other Arab countries.

Dozens of Hamas operatives have quietly returned to Gaza from Damascus as the Islamist group scales back its presence in Syria and gauges the uncertain future of President Bashar Assad, diplomats said on Sunday.
Officially, Hamas leaders are sticking to their denial they plan to quit the Syrian capital, where the group keeps its main headquarters outside the Gaza Strip….