Person: Saeb al-Ajed

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Abbas demands Gaza militants halt violence against Israelis

A DAY after firing his top security commanders, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas went to the Gaza Strip yesterday to demand militant leaders stop attacking Israelis.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2005

Abbas poised for showdown with militants

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will confront leaders of Gaza militant groups today, demanding they observe the ceasefire with Israel.

Fri, 11 Feb, 2005

Abbas sacks commanders after threat to truce

Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas sacked his top Gaza security commanders today after militants fired dozens of mortar shells and home-made rockets at Jewish settlements, in violation of a new cease-fire with Israel.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2005