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Hamas strongly criticizes Reuters’ distortion of Mishaal’s interview

Sunday-14-January-2007

The information office of the Hamas Movement has strongly criticized the Reuters news agency for twisting statements given by its political bureau chief Khaled Mishaal in an interview with the news agency on Wednesday 10 January.

Hayya: Hamas won’t give up key portfolios in unity government

Sunday-14-January-2007

Dr. Khalil Al-Hayya the head of the Hamas-affiliated change and reform parliamentary bloc on Sunday stressed that efforts to form a national unity government was ongoing but explained that Hamas would not give up key ministries in that government.

Barhum: Abbas-Rice meeting meant to confront Hamas boost Israel’s security

Sunday-14-January-2007

The Hamas Movement on Sunday charged that the goal of the meeting between PA chief Mahmoud Abbas and visiting American secretary of state Condoleezza Rice in Ramallah earlier today was to serve "Zionist security".

Israeli military court adjourns Saadat trial for 3 months

Sunday-14-January-2007

The Israeli military court in Ofer on Sunday adjourned the hearing into the case of PFLP secretary general Ahmed Saadat for three months after he renewed his refusal to recognize that court.

Captors of Shalit affirm demands deny contacts with Dahlan

Sunday-14-January-2007

The three armed wings that are holding the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit have affirmed that they did not change their demands in return for his release and at the same time denied having any contacts with Fatah MP Mohammed Dahlan.

Plot to assassinate PA minister uncovered

Sunday-14-January-2007

PA minister of public works Abdul Rahman Zeidan has revealed that he was the target of an assassination plot that did not materialize after those assigned to the job refused to do it.

Hamas declares a halt in responses to media and field provocations

Sunday-14-January-2007

The Hamas Movement on Saturday declared that it would unilaterally halt responding to all media and field provocations and called on its members to be cautious to foil the schemes of those plotting against unity of the Palestinian people.

HRW: Israel installs 540 roadblocks in six months

Sunday-14-January-2007

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has pointed out in its annual report that Israel had tightened its restrictions on movement of Palestinians in the West Bank and was not prosecuting soldiers accused of violations and abuses against Palestinians.

PA civil servants end strike

Sunday-14-January-2007

The PA government on Saturday signed an agreement with the syndicate of civil servants stipulating an end to the employees' strike and returning to work as of Sunday in return for a government commitment to pay their salaries and to schedule their arrears.

PA government: Rice’s visit to widen dissension

Sunday-14-January-2007

The PA government has charged that the visit of American secretary of state Condoleezza Rice to the Middle East would only widen the cracks and discords in the region.