Political Parties of Palestine

Israel gives cold shoulder to Hamas' rocket-cessation statement

Hamas announced on Saturday it reached an agreement with other Palestinian factions in the Gaza Strip to only fire rockets against Israeli targets in response to any future Israeli military incursion into the coastal enclave.

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IDF chief voices cautious optimism over chances of Shalit swap - Ha'aretz

Ha'aretz IDF chief voices cautious optimism over chances of Shalit swap Ha'aretz The Israel Defense Forces chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, on Sunday voiced "sober optimism" over the chances of a deal being reached with...

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IAF jets bomb Gaza targets in retaliation for weekend Kassam

IAF aircraft bombed two Hamas weapons plants in northern and central Gaza Strip overnight Saturday, as well as an arms smuggling tunnel in the southern Strip. Masked Palestinian terrorists... According to the IDF Spokesperson's...

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The Day In Israel: Sun Nov 22nd, 2009

Last night, Hamas announced it had reached an agreement with its fellow palestinian terrorist groups to refrain from firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks. “We have agreed with the factions...

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Hamas: Groups agree not to fire rockets - Jerusalem Post

Aljazeera.net Hamas: Groups agree not to fire rockets Jerusalem Post Israel reacted with little enthusiasm to reports on Saturday that Hamas had reached an agreement with other terrorist groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at...

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Gaza militants agree to halt rocket fire

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas announced Saturday evening that it has reached an agreement with other militant groups in Gaza to stop firing rockets at southern Israeli towns to prevent retaliatory attacks. Hamas has mostly...

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Palestinian council to approve continuance of Abbas government

JERUSALEM -- To keep the Palestinian Authority government working after its term expires in January, Palestinians are turning to an unelected group of political insiders instead of holding new elections, according to...

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Jim Hoagland: The broader Mideast decision lies with Israel

Few things are as dangerous in the Middle East as well-intentioned outsiders. They invariably bring unintended consequences upon those they would guide to a better life. Ask Job. Or consider the case of Mahmoud Abbas, whose...

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Hamas, factions agree on halting Gaza rocket-fire

GAZA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Hamas authorities agreed with Palestinian armed groups in the Gaza Strip not to fire rockets at Israel for the time being to avoid possible Israeli military reaction, a senior official said on...

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Bayefsky is our staunchest defender

Banished at Turle Bay: a U.N. critic has her credentials stripped The Wall Street Journal November 20, 2009. As part of our public-service reports on the workings of your favorite world body, allow us to introduce you to Anne...

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