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Born at the Crest of the Empire

Saturday, December 16, 2006

Palestine ignites

It's late, so just the links.

(AFP) "Political tension has gripped the Palestinian territories after president Mahmud Abbas called for early elections, dramatically raising the stakes in a long-running power struggle with the ruling Hamas party."

(AP) Abbas guard base in Gaza City attacked

(Reuters) Officer loyal to Abbas killed after election call

Later: (AP) "Fighting between Hamas and Fatah escalated Sunday, as the foreign minister's convoy and the president's Gaza residence came under attack. Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh said Hamas will boycott an early election called by the president."

1 Comments:

  • Geewiz Santa, who would profit from an internal conflict?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 2:46 AM  

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