Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Israel has arrested much of the Hamas leadership in the West Bank. The Israel Army has reported the arrest of 25 Hamas operatives on Feb. 4 in the West Bank. The detainees included three Hamas members of the Palestinian Legislative Council as well as others in such cities as Hebron […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Israel Army has been arresting Palestinian Authority security officers suspected of cooperating with insurgents. Israeli and Palestinian sources said the Army along with the Israel Security Agency arrested more than a dozen PA security officers over the last three months. They said the officers included senior commanders of Western-financed […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Palestinian leaders, despite their calls for economic boycott, have been benefiting from their ties to Israel, a report said. The Gatestone Institute reported that leading members of the ruling Fatah movement were frequenting Israel for services and goods. The institute cited the flow of leading Palestinians granted access by the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has confronted fresh violent protests in the West Bank. Palestinian sources said the violent protests have spread throughout the northern West Bank. They said the unrest, which included clashes with security forces, stemmed from PA austerity measures. Protest organizers said the latest demonstrations spread through the northern […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Palestinian Authority security forces have contributed to the growing chaos in the West Bank, a report said. The Gatestone Institute asserted that Western-trained and -equipped PA security forces have been engaged in corruption and extortion throughout the West Bank. In a report by Israeli analyst Khaled Abu Toameh, the institute […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Israel’s intelligence community has determined that the Palestinian Authority would avoid a military confrontation with Israel in 2012. Israeli sources have told U.S. officials and analysts that the PA was not interested in what they termed a “third intifada” or uprising, in the West Bank. They said PA Chairman Mahmoud […]
Special to WorldTribune.com By Ed Koch In an April 4th New York Times op ed article, Tom Friedman endorsed what he designated to be “non-violent resistance by Palestinians” against Israel. He added that Palestinians need to “accompany every boycott, hunger strike or rock they throw at Israel with a detailed map” delineating their territorial demands. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has intensified monitoring of dissent in the West Bank. Palestinian sources said PA security agencies have expanded operations against suspected dissidents. They said the activities included monitoring the Internet as well as publications, meetings and cellular phones. “Facebook is being heavily monitored by newly-trained PA officers,” a […]
Special to WorldTribune.com ABU DHABI — Qatar has brokered an agreement between the two leading Palestinian factions. On Feb. 6, leaders of Fatah and Hamas agreed to resume efforts to form a joint government and prepare for elections. Under Qatar’s influence, the two sides supported the selection of Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas as head […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has rejected a proposal to halt its war against Israel. A Hamas leader said the Islamic movement has deemed unfeasible a proposal by the rival Fatah to end attacks from the Gaza Strip. Hamas leader Mahmoud Zahar said Fatah’s proposal for what was termed “peaceful resistance” could apply […]