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Hamas should be given full respect
In light of the Hamas victory in the Palestinian democratic elections, widely acknowledged as fair elections, the Europeans, following the American mantra, which seems to follow the Israeli mantra, that Hamas is a terrorist organization that should not be dealt with and supported financially, in order to speed its demise as a governing entity.
Palestine-Israel, Analysis, 4/22/2006

Israeli occupation wounds Christian clergymen, worshippers
The Israeli occupation forces wounded today a number of Christian clergymen and worshippers in the Church of Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/22/2006

EU says it is not the major finance source for Palestinians
Facing mounting criticism in the Arab- Muslim world for causing a financial crisis in Palestine by suspending payments to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority, the European Union is trying to deflect the blame by putting the onus on Israel.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 4/22/2006

Britain urge Israel be held accountable for British killings
The motion was raised by Labor MP, Richard Burden, who chairs the All-Party Palestine Group, and has so far received the support for 18 more MPs, including three Conservatives, three Liberal Democrats and a dozen others from the UK's ruling party.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/22/2006

Mubarak discusses with Abbas and Olmert developments
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/22/2006

Israeli occupation escalate attacks on Palestinian civilians and property
Palestinian Center for Human Rights said that following a bombing in Tel Aviv on 17 April 2006, the Israeli government decided on a series of retaliatory measures against Palestinian civilians, including separating the north and south of the West Bank; denial of access of Palestinian workers to their work places inside Israel; and increasing extra-judicial executions.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/21/2006

US - Israel react to Hamas official leading Palestinian security
US Department Of State Sean McCormack reacted yesterday to the appointment of what has been described as a Hamas "militant" Jamal Abu Samahadana being put as Director General in charge of Palestinian security forces, by saying "as we've made clear, we hold this Hamas-led government for security in the Palestinian areas and that means that preventing acts of terrorism as well as dismantling terrorist groups."
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/21/2006

Syria to upgrade Palestinian representation
Syria-Palestine, Politics, 4/21/2006

Israel arrests 15 Fatah, Jihad members
Palestine-Israel, Military, 4/21/2006

Israel rejected 40 requests on murdered Briton
Britain's attorney general is to make a statement in response to requests to extradite and prosecute Israeli troops responsible for the killing of two UK journalists in 2003, Foreign Office Minister Lord Triesman has revealed.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/20/2006

Jewish settlers attack 79 year old human rights worker in Hebron
The settler group then attacked the other human rights workers, including Sister Anne Montgomery (who will be 80 in November) a member of the Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT). She was stoned, as were Tore (29) from Norway, and Karien (46) from Germany
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/20/2006

Israel revokes Palestinian legislators residency
The Israeli Broadcast Authority reported today that Israel revoked residency status of 3 Hamas Palestinian parliament members, because they are residence from East Jerusalem, and not citizens, and are acting against the interest of Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/20/2006

Hamas emerges biggest winner in college elections
Hamas, the Islamic resistance movement, won the biggest number of seats in the college elections which took place Wednesday at Beir Zeit University, one of the most westernized institutions of higher education in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Palestine, Politics, 4/20/2006

Straw acknowledges reality of Hamas position not to recognize Israel
The UK's Telegraph reported today that British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said in in Saudi Arabia that "recognition" of Israel did not mean a formal declaration by Hamas, but just a practical acceptance of the "reality" of the Jewish state.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/20/2006

Israeli occupation bomb Gaza wounding citizens
Six Palestinians were wounded Thursday as Israeli artillery bombarded northern the GAZA Strip city of Beit Lahia, medics said.
Palestine-Israel, Military, 4/20/2006

British Euro-MP condemns Israel's apartheid policies
"We should be honest. These are the racist policies of apartheid, yet Israel continues to pose as a victim," Liberal Democrat MEP for northwest England Chris Davies said.
Palestine-Israel-UK, Politics, 4/19/2006

Palestinian official calls for campaign against Israeli regime
Abu Shahin "The Palestinian people expect the Palestinian Authority (PA) to condemn Israel's terrorist moves rather than criticizing the resistance trend.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/19/2006

Israeli occupation arrests mothers
Palestine-Israel, Military, 4/19/2006

Iran Palestine draft resolution on agenda of upcoming Organization of the Islamic Conference
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/19/2006

Palestinian refugees long standing suffering
Amnesty International spoke about the conditions of Palesintians living in Lebanon. It said "The land area occupied by the 12 Palestinian official refugee camps in Lebanon has remained mostly unchanged since 1948 despite the Palestinian refugee population in Lebanon having swelled from an estimated 100,000 in 1949 to over 400,000 at the present time."
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/18/2006

Palestinians continue to suffer Israeli brutality
"Indeed, in the course of the past six decades, Palestinians have been subjected to daily brutality by the Israeli regime, and their most basic legitimate and inalienable rights have been systematically violated.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 4/18/2006

US group seeks end to humanitarian catastrophe in Palestine
Citizens for Fair Legislation said "The US, Israel, and the European Union have been punishing the Palestinian people since the democratic elections held last month. Sanctions have been placed against the Palestinians
Palestine-USA, Politics, 4/18/2006

Israel bombards Palestinian homes in Gaza
Foreign human rights activists in the northern West Bank town described the shooting as "totally unprovoked." "They just open fire on innocent children," said Maria, an Italian peace volunteer.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/18/2006

EU rules out financial aid to Hamas-led PA
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, reiterated Tuesday that the EU will not give any financial aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority until the Islamic group recognizes Israel.
Palestine-European Union, Politics, 4/18/2006

Abbas receives apostolic delegate for Jerusalem and Palestine
Palestine-Vatican, Politics, 4/18/2006

Conclusion of Al-Qods conference supporting the Palestinians
The Conference underscores that Palestinian cause is pivotal for the Arabs and the Muslim ummah (nation) and it is the duty of both Arab and Muslim ummah to support the people of Palestine
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/17/2006

Palestinians praise Iran's financial aid
The Hamas-led Palestinian government on Sunday welcomed an Iranian pledge to give Palestinians $50 million dollars to help prop up the cash-strapped government.
Palestine-Iran, Politics, 4/17/2006

Many Israelis killed in attack; Palestinian child shot
At least seven people were killed and many others injured today afternoon (local time) when a Palestinian human bomber detonated an explosive device he was carrying in downtown Tel Aviv, police and rescue workers said.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/17/2006

Suliman and Zahhar discuss Palestinian developments
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/17/2006


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