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(IsraelNN.com) According to Hamas statements made on Saturday, while Israel prepares for the visit of US President George W. Bush, Hamas calls the visit a mere photo opportunity for the president before he leaves the White House. The terror organization called the visit a boost for Israel meant to lend the Jewish state political and psychological support.

Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri accused Bush of trying to create division between Arabs, and said the visit was biased in favor of Israel.

Western-educated Fatah member Salam Fayyad said he would pressure the US to stop Israel's building of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria during the presidential visit.