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Syrian-based Hamas Leader Khaled Mashaal Rejects Israel’s Conditions for a Ceasefire
Syrian-based Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has rejected Israel’s conditions for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip at the opening of a summit for Arab and Muslim nations in Qatar’s capital, Doha.Palestinian National Authority Calls for International Observers in Gaza
The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) has called for international observers in Gaza and urged the leadership of the Palestinian enclave to accept Egypt’s ceasefire initiative. “International presence is needed in the Gaza Strip,”...Poll Shows 74% of Palestinians Support Gaza Ceasefire with Israel
74% of Palestinians want to continue the ceasefire between Israel and the Gaza Strip, according to a poll published on Friday.Israel Approves Early Release of 250 Palestinian Prisoners
Israel has approved the early release of some 250 Palestinian prisoners as a goodwill gesture to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, local media reported.Celebrations in Palestine As Israel Releases Almost 200 Prisoners
Palestinians are celebrating Israel’s release of nearly 200 prisoners Monday. Israel says it freed the prisoners as a gesture to bolster the moderate Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas. The release came just before the arrival of U.S. Secretary...Palestinians Bury ‘National Poet’ Mahmoud Darwish
Palestinians have bidden an emotional farewell to a national and cultural icon. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.Israel Allows 188 Fatah Supporters to Enter
On Saturday, 188 supporters of Fatah were allowed to enter Israel from the Gaza Strip, said one IDF spokesman. The Fatah supporters were fleeing after a bloody conflict in Gaza City. Defense minister Ehud Barak was the one who gave the permission for...Rival Palestinian Factions Fight Gun Battles in Gaza
Rival Palestinian factions have clashed in the Gaza Strip, which is ruled by the Islamic militant group Hamas. At least four people, including two Hamas policemen, have been killed and dozens wounded. Robert Berger reports from the VOA bureau in Jerusalem.
