Organisation: Islamic Hamas

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Fresh fighting between Palestinian factions

Three Palestinians were killed and 15 wounded in shootings late yesterday and early today, threatening the calm that has accompanied a power-sharing deal between Islamic Hamas militants and the rival Fatah Party.

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Israel to cut ties with Palestinians

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Hamas and Fatah fail to agree govt deal

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Hamas and Fatah hint at possible alliance

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Gunmen storm Gaza election building

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Israel and Palestinians on verge of crossings agreement

Palestinians go to polls in municipal elections

Palestinians in the West Bank cast their ballots today in the first municipal elections in 28 years, a vote described by the prime minister as the first step toward a democratic state.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2004

West Bank Palestinians vote in municipal elections

Polls opened early today as Palestinians in the West Bank voted in municipal elections for the first time in 28 years.

Thu, 23 Dec, 2004

Israel braced for suicide attacks after Gaza bloodshed

Israel was bracing itself today for suicide and other revenge attacks by Palestinian militants after the bloodiest day of fighting in the Gaza Strip in 16 months.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2004

Gaza sealed off as suicide bomber kills four

Israel shut down the Gaza Strip today after a Palestinian bomber killed four Israelis at a Gaza crossing – the first time the Islamic Hamas group had sent a woman on a suicide mission.

Thu, 15 Jan, 2004

Powell rejects Syrian weapon proposal aimed at Israel

US Secretary of State Colin Powell today turned aside the idea of immediate US support for an Arab-backed UN resolution on ridding the Middle East of weapons of mass destruction – a proposal obviously aimed at Israel.

Sat, 03 May, 2003