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Hillary Clinton tells Iran to stop interfering in Palestine issue
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has accused Iran’s Supreme Leader of interfering in Palestinian affairs. Yesterday, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for resistance against Israel, and accused US President Barack Obama of supporting Israel in the style of George W … Continue reading
UN accuses Hamas of stealing Gaza aid
(IANS) Gaza City/Police affiliated with the Islamic Hamas movement in the Gaza Strip forcibly seized 3,500 blankets and 406 food packages earmarked for hundreds of poor Gaza Strip families, the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) charged Wednesday. The aid, … Continue reading
George Mitchell to meet Palestinian leader
Barack Obama’s new envoy to the Middle East, George Mitchell, has promised to hold talks with some Palestinian leaders. Mr Mitchell will meet Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, but has refused to see the Hamas leaders who control Gaza. Earlier, he … Continue reading
Era of mercy gone, says Hamas
Hamas on Saturday said the "era of mercy" had come to an end for what it called "troublemakers" in the Gaza strip, adding that it would deal harshly with opponents to its rule."The era of treating criminals, murderers, spies and … Continue reading
Abbas receives Obama in Ramallah, talks about peace
RAMALLAH, July 23 (Xinhua) — Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas received the U.his office in Ramallah on Wednesday afternoon. There was no scheduled joint news conference between Abbas and Obama, an aide to Abbas told reporters in Ramallah, adding that both … Continue reading
Hamas welcome Abbas’ initiative to end dispute
The Hamas movement welcomed on Wednesday the initiative by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for holding a comprehensive dialogue to end their dispute.Top Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Zahar said that Hamas movement welcomed Abbas’ call for holding a comprehensive dialogue, ”but without … Continue reading
Hamas ministry to censor Internet sites in Gaza
The telecommunications ministry of the Hamas-run government in Gaza Strip will start blocking websites deemed unfit according to Islamic rules, an official said Sunday. This was made possible after a deal was struck with the Palestinian telecommunications company, said Ihab … Continue reading
Abbas says to quit if no peace deal reached in 2008
Jerusalem, May 19 (Xinhua) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has said he will resign if he fails to reach a peace agreement with Israel by 2009, Israeli lawmaker Yossi Beilin’s office has said. Abbas made the remarks Sunday during a meeting … Continue reading