Deposed Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh from Hamas, center right, is escorted as he leaves Friday prayers in Gaza City, Friday, July 3, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 31 months ago

Deposed Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh from Hamas, center right, is escorted as he leaves Friday prayers in Gaza City, Friday, July 3, 2009.

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