Middle East News

Hamas Terrorist killed During an Arrest Operation in Qalkilya

Terrorist Maher Abu Sanina, who was recruited by the Hamas terror organization to carry out a combined terror attack involving a suicide bombing and a car bomb attack in a market in Rosh Ha'ayin, was killed today during an IDF, GSS and Israeli Police arrest activity.
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Key Hamas terrorists arrested in Nablus by Security Forces

In a joint IDF and GSS activity, the core members of the Hamas terrorist network in Nablus were arrested. These senior members were preparing to execute imminent large-scale explosive device attacks.
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120 Wanted Palestinians Arrested in Judea and Samaria; Week In Review

During the past week over 120 persons wanted by security forces were arrested. In addition, there were 12 shooting attacks and three explosives charges targeting IDF forces were detonated.
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US, UK embassies warn of terror threat in Kuwait
By ASSOCIATED PRESS

The US and British embassies warned their nationals of a terrorist threat in Kuwait on Thursday, with the Americans saying that militants have recently targeted a large apartment complex housing Westerners.
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Survey: Most Israelis mistrust cease-fire

A phone survey of the Israeli public about actual and political issues revealed that the majority (70 percent) of Israelis believe that the Palestinians intend to take advantage of a cease-fire in order to organize and arm themselves against Israel.
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Fatah seeks alliance with Hamas to counter Abbas

JERUSALEM – The new chief of the ruling Fatah movement has sought an alliance with Hamas in an effort to pressure the new Palestinian leadership.
A report by an Israeli think tank asserted that Fatah chief Farouk Khaddoumi has been preparing to establish an alliance against the Palestinian Authority. The report said the alliance would include Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
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