Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The Palestinian Authority has been clashing with refugees in the West Bank. PA forces confronted Palestinian refugees amid a strike of basic services near Ramallah. Officials said at least 50 people were injured in a battle with hundreds of Palestinians around the United Nations-sponsored camp in Jalazoun on Jan. 12. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com RAMALLAH — The United Nations has closed several offices in the West Bank amid attacks on staff. The UN Relief and Works Agency said it closed three offices in the West Bank. The agency said the closure stemmed from “illegal acts” by the Palestinians. “We wanted to avoid harming our services as […]
Special to WorldTribune.com GAZA CITY — Hamas has replaced the United Nations in caring for hundreds of thousands of youngsters in summer camps in 2012. Hamas launched its summer camps on June 9 with 70,000 students throughout the Gaza Strip. Officials said Hamas intends to provide expanded services in wake of a decision by the […]