British diplomatic officials in Israel deny reports that the government is conducting a dialogue with Hamas representatives. The official was responding to reports quoting a �British official� that Hamas is part of the problem, and therefore, must be part of the solution.
British Embassy in Israel spokesman Rafi Shamir released a statement that Britain is not maintaining a dialogue with Hamas, adding there are no plans to enter into such an arrangement.
�Hamas is indeed part of the problem, but to date, has not exhibited any sign that it is capable of being part of the solution�.
(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)
