Hamas: 2 men killed in Gaza; Israel denies involvementGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Hamas militant group says two of its fighters have been killed in the Gaza Strip. Top Hamas official says Holocaust “a lie,” slams reported UN plan to study it in GazaGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A Hamas spiritual leader on Monday called teaching Palestinian children about the Nazi murder of 6 million Jews a “war crime,” rejecting a suggestion that the U.N. might include the Holocaust in Gaza’s school curriculum. Security officials: 2 bombs explode in Gaza City’s main security compound, outside mosqueGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Two bombs went off near a mosque and inside Gaza’s main security compound early Sunday in the latest violence to shake the troubled coastal territory, security officials said. No injuries were reported. Israeli airstrike on Gaza smuggling tunnel kills 3 in deadliest attack on border in monthsGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike on a smuggling tunnel between the Gaza Strip and Egypt killed three Palestinians inside and wounded seven on Tuesday in the deadliest Israeli attack on the volatile border area in months, a Palestinian Health Ministry official said. Palestinian official says 3 dead, 7 hurt in Israeli air strike on Gaza tunnelGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israeli air strike on a smuggling tunnel between the Gaza Strip and Egypt on Tuesday killed three Palestinians and wounded seven, a Palestinian Health Ministry official said. 3 Palestinians, Israeli wounded in mortar, gunfire on Israel-Gaza borderJERUSALEM — Three Palestinians and an Israeli were wounded Monday in violence on the Gaza-Israel border, according to officials from both sides. 2 Palestinians, Israeli wounded in mortar, gunfire on Israel-Gaza borderJERUSALEM — Three Palestinians and an Israeli were wounded Monday in violence on the Gaza-Israel border, according to officials from both sides. 2 Palestinians, 2 Israelis wounded in mortar, gunfire on Israel-Gaza borderJERUSALEM — At least two Palestinians and two Israelis have been injured in violence on the Gaza-Israel border. In a sweet tribute, the best dates named ‘Obama’ during the holy month of RamadanCAIRO — For the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Egyptian fruit sellers have named their best dates of the year after President Barack Obama in a sweet tribute to the American leader for his outreach to the Muslim world. Aid groups say their staff increasingly in the firing-line in conflict and crisisGENEVA — Aid groups were joining together Wednesday to highlight the growing danger their staff members face in crisis zones around the world, where kidnappings and killings of humanitarian workers are on the rise. Religion in the ranks: New breed of military rabbis too gung-ho for some IsraelisJERUSALEM — Most Israelis expect their military rabbis to confine themselves to such tasks as making sure the army provides kosher food and respects the Sabbath. But lately, some of them are asserting their own idea of Jewish virtue at the risk of stepping into the country’s culture wars. Hamas asserts control of Gaza Strip after bloody battle with radical Muslim groupGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Gaza’s Hamas rulers said they had restored law and order to the seaside territory Sunday after a bloody weekend of clashes with an al-Qaida-inspired group. Hamas chief concerned about Iran turmoil, says it won’t affect support for his groupBEIRUT — The top Hamas leader said he is concerned about the postelection turmoil in Iran but does not think it will endanger Tehran’s support for the Palestinian militant group. Leader of al-Qaida-inspired group kills himself in Gaza shootout with HamasRAFAH, Gaza Strip — Hamas crushed an al-Qaida-inspired group in an hours-long standoff that came to a fiery end when a large explosion killed the radical Muslim group’s leader inside his Gaza home on Saturday. Al Qaeda leader killed in clash with HamasRAFAH - The leader of pro-Al Qaeda group Jihad al-Salafi was killed during Friday’s clash with Hamas in which 20 other people died and 120 were wounded, hospital sources said Saturday. Hamas says leader of al-Qaida-inspired group killed in Gaza shootoutRAFAH, Gaza Strip — The leader of an al-Qaida-inspired group in the Gaza Strip blew himself up during a shootout Saturday with security forces that killed 24 people. The jihadis have posed one of the biggest challenges to Hamas since the militant group seized power in Gaza two years ago. 16 killed in Gaza clashRAFAH - A pro-Al Qaeda group which declared a theocratic Islamic emirate in the Gaza Strip battled it out Friday with Hamas policemen, leaving 16 dead and 120 wounded. Eight killed in Gaza clashRAFAH - A pro-Al Qaeda group which declared a theocratic Islamic emirate in the Gaza Strip battled it out Friday with Hamas policemen, leaving eight dead and 46 wounded. Gunbattles between Islamic radicals and Hamas security forces kills 13, wounds 100 in GazaGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Islamic radicals from an al-Qaida-inspired group battled Hamas security in the Gaza Strip Friday in shootouts that killed at least 13 people. Gunbattle between Islamic radicals and Hamas security forces kills 7 in GazaGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Islamic radicals from an al-Qaida-inspired group battled Hamas security in the Gaza Strip Friday in a shootout that killed at least seven people. 5 dead in Gaza gunbattle between Islamic radicals and Hamas security forcesGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Islamic radicals from an al-Qaida-inspired group battled Hamas security in the Gaza Strip Friday in a shootout that killed five people. Human Rights Watch calls for probe into killings of Gaza civilians carrying white flagsJERUSALEM — A new report by Human Rights Watch charged Thursday that Israeli soldiers killed eleven unarmed Palestinian civilians who were carrying white flags in shooting incidents during Israel’s offensive in Gaza earlier this year. Palestinian Fatah movement brings in younger leaders in boost for Mideast peace effortsBETHLEHEM, West Bank — Fatah has elected a rejuvenated leadership that will likely bring the mainstream Palestinian movement more in line with President Barack Obama’s vision for an Israeli-Palestinian peace settlement, according to unofficial results released Tuesday. A look at some of the newly elected Fatah leadersA look at some of the main figures elected to the 23-member Central Committee of the Western-backed Fatah organization. New faces gain ground in historic vote for leadership of Palestinian Fatah movementBETHLEHEM, West Bank — The Palestinian Fatah movement elected a group of younger leaders to its top council on Tuesday, bolstering its credentials as the West’s best hope for Mideast peace, according to preliminary voting results. Palestinian Fatah movement puts forth some new faces in historic voteBETHLEHEM, West Bank — The Palestinian Fatah movement elected a group of younger leaders to its top council on Tuesday, bolstering the movement’s credentials as the West’s best hope for Mideast peace, according to early voting results. Israeli aircraft bombed tunnel near Gaza border
Rare Fatah convention annoints Palestinian president as party leaderBETHLEHEM, West Bank —Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was re-elected to lead his Fatah movement Saturday at its first convention in two decades, giving him a new mandate for peace talks with Israel, if he can also heal divisions among his people. Rights group: “strong evidence” Hamas committed war crimes by targeting Israeli civiliansGAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A prominent human rights group said there is “strong evidence” that Gaza’s Hamas rulers committed war crimes by allowing militants to fire rockets from the territory that killed civilians in Israel, according to a report released Thursday. Angry arguments over money and elections erupt at first Fatah conference in 20 yearsBETHLEHEM, West Bank — Angry arguments over elections and money erupted Wednesday between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Fatah activists on the second day of the movement’s convention. |
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JERUSALEM —Israeli warplanes bombed a smuggling tunnel along the Gaza-Egypt border early Monday in response to Palestinian rocket and mortar fire, in a brief flare-up of violence at a time of relative quiet in the volatile Palestinian territory.
