Friday, December 15, 2006

Mass Hamas rally in Gaza


In a mass rally celebrating 19 years of the Hamas organization, PM Haniyeh spoke to the crowds while surrounded by a ring of bodyguards.

Haniyeh said that people join Hamas not for becoming ministers but for becoming martyrs. He was referring to the futility of the assassination attempt on his life last night, saying that no particular death will affect the Hamas.

Haniyeh said that his tour of Arab states and Iran was usccessful and that Iran promised 100 million dollars to support the Hamas government.

Haniyeh called for interior unity and a cease of civil violence. He also declared that Hamas will never recognize Israel.

In fightings between Hamas and Fatah operatives in Ramallah and the Gaza Strip at least 16 people were injured.

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