Hamas would consider holding negotiations with Israel, a top leader of the Islamic militant group said in an interview broadcast today, indicating that the hardline group was moderating its tone ahead of Palestinian parliamentary elections.

AN Israeli military court yesterday jailed a Palestinian for 27 years for training with Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida network and planning to carry out attacks against Israelis.

An Israeli military court today jailed a Palestinian for 27 years for training with Osama bin Laden’s al-Qaida network and planning to carry out attacks against Israelis.