Special to WorldTribune.com The Palestinian Authority (PA) is using athletics to impress upon youth that terrorists who are carrying out stabbings of Israelis are martyrs who Palestinians should be “proud of.” A report on Dec. 2 by Palestinian Media Watch said the PA has named a youth tennis tournament after two terrorists, calling their attacks […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The ruling Fatah movement continues to be divided by a leadership feud. Palestinian sources said Fatah, which controls the Palestinian Authority, has been hampered by personal disputes that reach chairman Mahmoud Abbas. They said the feuds have become violent, including shootings and assaults. “The situation is getting out of control,” […]
Special to WorldTribune.com NICOSIA — The Palestinian long deemed Israel’s chief security partner has called for the use of nuclear weapons against the Jewish state. Former Palestinian Authority security chief Jibril Rajoub said the Arab League must help the Palestinians fight Israel, particularly the capture of Jerusalem. Rajoub said he supported nuclear attacks on Israel. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — Iran is said to have forged relationships with leading members of the Fatah movement in the West Bank. Officials said Iran and Hizbullah were seeking to co-opt members of the Fatah leadership, particularly the Central Committee. They said the campaign was meant to prod the ruling Palestinian movement into a […]