Hamas Cabinet sworn in by Palestinain president

Hamas formally took power today, with the Palestinian president swearing in its 24-member Cabinet, including 14 ministers who served time in Israeli prisons.

Hamas Cabinet sworn in by Palestinain president
Wed, 29 Mar, 2006 - 20:16

Hamas formally took power today, with the Palestinian president swearing in its 24-member Cabinet, including 14 ministers who served time in Israeli prisons.

The ceremony, which came just a day after Israel’s nation election, ended a two-month transition period of ambiguity since Hamas’ election victory in January.

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