Important News
- Israeli forces begin land survey east of Bethlehem
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- Israeli authorities summon Jerusalemite who thwarted colonists’ attempt to storm Al-Aqsa
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- Israeli forces shoot and assault Palestinian youth north of occupied Jerusalem
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- Death toll across Gaza Strip surges to 52,908, over 119,721 injured
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- Israeli forces release nine Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip
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- Five Palestinian civilians killed, others injured in Israeli airstrikes on several areas in Gaza
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- Israeli airstrike kills journalist Hassan Eslieh while receiving treatment in Gaza hospital
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President Abbas Commends Spanish and EU Aid to PNA
RAMALLAH, January 18, 2006 (WAFA)- President Mahmoud Abbas commended the Spanish and the European Union aid to the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) and the Palestinian people.... Abbas remarks came during a press conference held Wednesday following a meeting with Spanish Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, in Ramallah city.... He revealed that the Spanish government is interested in the continuation of the EU aid to PNA, adding that he briefed his guest about the latest developments in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and the preparation to run the legislative elections in its time.... On his part, Moratinos expressed the Spanish support for the democratic process in OPT, hoping to be the first minister to congratulate Abbas for the success of the electoral process.... H.M. (16:15 P) (14:15 GMT)