Hamas men seize parliament amid clashes with Fatah loyalists

by Haaretz (reposted)

Thu, Jan 26, 2006 7:51AM

RAMALLAH - Hours after unofficial results indicated Hamas' clear victory in the Palestinian elections, Hamas supporters poured into the Palestinian parliament amid clashes with Fatah loyalists.

The Hamas supporters then raised the Hamas flag over the building.

The two camps threw stones at each other, breaking windows in the building, as Fatah supporters briefly tried to lower the green Hamas banners. The crowd of about 3,000 Hamas backers cheered and whistled as activists on the roof of the parliament raised the Hamas banner again.

It was the first confrontation between Hamas and Fatah since the Islamic militant group won parliament elections on Wednesday.

http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/675320.html

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§Like the Taliban

by Like the Taliban

Thu, Jan 26, 2006 1:09PM

The Palestinians are falling for the same trick the Taliban pulled in Afghanistan. Hamas has set itself up as the non-corrupt alternative to the PA. It provides important social services the Palestinian population enjoys. Once Hamas gains control, it will pull the rug out and impose the same harsh lifestyle as the Taliban. The Palestinians clearly have not learned the lessons of the Taliban's rise to power.

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§Better than submitting to Israeli terror

by Better than submitting to Israeli terror

Thu, Jan 26, 2006 2:01PM

Better than submitting to Israeli terror.

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