Carter offers direct Hamas-US talk

Former United States President, Jimmy Carter, presented to the Hamas movement a proposal to hold direct talks with the United States. Carter met with senior Hamas leaders on Tuesday and the movement revealed the offer Friday. 

Palestinian legislator, senior Hamas leader Mushier Al Masry stated that Carter's paper is being studied by Hamas, and added that accepting it is linked to achieving the legitimate Palestinian rights. 

Palestinian sources in Gaza reported that the initiative includes two main elements; accepting the Arab Peace Initiative, and accepting the Road Map Plan which, leading to the establishment of a two-state solution. 

Al Masry stated that this would be the key to direct talks with the US Administration and lifting the siege.