US Democratic hopeful Senator Barack Obama has joined the growing voice opposing former US President Jimmy Carter�s visit with senior Hamas commander Khaled Meshal, based in Damascus.

Speaking to Jewish leaders in Philadelphia, Obama reiterated his support for Israel, stating Hamas is a terror organization and until they renounce terrorism and recognizes Israel�s right to exist, meeting with its leaders is unacceptable.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)