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Weekend Opinionator: The Battle Over the Battle in Gaza
There's no imminent cease-fire when it comes to debating the situation in Gaza.
'Hamas torturing Fatah members in Gaza' | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
'Hamas torturing Fatah members in Gaza' | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com — Hamas militiamen have rounded up hundreds of Fatah activists on suspicion of "collaboration" with Israel during Operation Cast Lead, Fatah members in the Gaza Strip told The Jerusalem Post on Monday. They said the Hamas crackdown on Fatah intensified ... (more) 'Hamas torturing Fatah members in Gaza' | Middle East | ...
Gaza Skirmishes Continue Despite Cease-Fire
Gaza Skirmishes Continue Despite Cease-Fire
nytimes.com — JERUSALEM — Hamas and other Palestinian militant groups in Gaza announced an immediate, week-long cease-fire in the conflict with Israel on Sunday, about 12 hours after an Israeli unilateral cease-fire went into effect. The Palestinian groups said in ... (more) Gaza Skirmishes Continue Despite Cease-Fire
Hamas: We will continue to smuggle weapons into Strip | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
Hamas: We will continue to smuggle weapons into Strip | Middle East | Jerusalem Post
jpost.com — A day after Hamas announced a truce with Israel, a spokesman for Izzadin Kassam, the group's military wing, stressed that Hamas will continue to rearm despite efforts to stop the weapon smuggling into the Gaza Strip. "Do what you like, but the ... (more) Hamas: We will continue to smuggle weapons into Strip | ...
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