Israel arrests Hamas members

Originally published July 2, 2007

"After a lengthy investigation, the ISA and Israel Police have arrested eleven senior Hamas members in Jerusalem. The purpose of their activities was to recruit support for Hamas and give the organization a foothold on the Temple Mount, in coordination with Sheikh Raad Salah's Islamic Movement" Israel's Ministry Of Foreign Affairs said today.

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