Important News
- Weather: Hot, dry conditions, rise in temperature
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- Gaza: Israeli forces demolish several homes
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- Israeli forces launch large-scale detention campaign in Tulkarm-area town
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- Eight killed by Israeli airstrikes on several areas in southern Lebanon
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- One Palestinian killed in Israeli bombing north of Gaza city
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- Over 100 colonists break into Jerusalem's Aqsa mosque
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- Israel responsible for brutal abuse and humiliation of workers, says Unions official
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- Occupation forces continue closing entrance to Salfit-area town
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- Gaza death toll from Israel's deadly aggression surpasses 72,336
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- Spanish PM says "Israel the only country violating international law in the Middle East"
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- Italy suspends military cooperation agreement with Israel
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- Presidency welcomes the German Chancellor's stance rejecting annexation
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- Colonists raze agricultural lands near Bethlehem
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- Colonists cut water pipelines near Jericho
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- Cabinet warns of imminent collapse of health services in Gaza amid critical shortages
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- Cabinet warns of imminent collapse of health services in Gaza amid critical shortages
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- Prisoners’ groups: More than 9,600 Palestinians held in Israeli prisons
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- UPDATE: Four killed, including child, and others injured in Israeli strike on vehicle in Gaza City
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- Two Palestinians injured after attack by Israeli forces northwest of Nablus
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- Israeli forces close central Hebron and search homes in nearby village, causing damage
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- Armed colonists attempt to seize Palestinian-owned house northeast of Hebron
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- Palestinian ambassador to France briefs French minister on latest field and political developments
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PM Fayyad Says Hamas Rule in Gaza doesn't Terminate PNA Dominance
RAMALLAH, February 3, 2008 (WAFA) – Prime Minister Salam Fayyad said on Sunday Hamas' control on Gaza Strip since last June doesn't terminate the reign of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA) on the coastal strip.
In an interview with the Dubai-based al-Arabiya satellite channel, Fayyad said the Hamas-run Gaza Strip and the West Bank were "politically and geographically united territories despite Hamas' coup against the legitimacy."
PM Fayyad explained that his government has spent 58 percent of its budget on Gaza Strip "to ease the life of the people and enhance their living conditions."
He implicitly slammed Hamas for refusing his plan of reopening Gaza Strip crossings, saying that blocking the Palestinian efforts to manage Gaza crossings is a big sin.
