Palestinian Authority clamps down on Islamists funded by Gulf states

Palestinian Authority clamps down on Islamists funded by Gulf states

Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has maintained pressure on a Gulf-supported Islamist movement. Officials said PA security forces have been ordered to quell protests or rallies by the Hizb Al Tahrir movement. They said Hizb, estimated to have more than 50,000 supporters, sought to expand activities with funding from Gulf Cooperation Council […]