Person: Abdel Karim Obeid

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Hamas leader insists group won’t disarm

REBUFFING the incoming Palestinian Prime Minister, the leader of Hamas said yesterday the militant group will not disarm, agree to a truce or join the new Palestinian government.

Thu, 25 Sep, 2003

Israel close to prisoner sway says Sharon

A large-scale swap of prisoners with Lebanese guerrillas is closer than ever, Israeli premier Ariel Sharon said today.

Wed, 24 Sep, 2003

400 Arab prisoners set to go free in Hezbollah deal

Israel has agreed in principle to release about 400 Arab prisoners, including at least 200 Palestinians, in a swap with the Lebanese guerrilla group Hezbollah, a Palestinian source said today.

Mon, 22 Sep, 2003