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Kadima sources criticized MK Shaul Mofaz for presenting a peace plan that would entail establishment of a "temporary Palestinian state" and recognition of Hamas. A Kadima member said that Mofaz was "confused. If he has a peace plan he should present it to the party first. In the Knesset, we deal with more with laws, and less with plans."

Hamas, meanwhile, praised the plan. Calling it an "important step," a Hamas spokesperson said that "even if the Israeli government has come to this understanding late, that Hamas must be dealt with, Mofaz's plan is important."