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Divisions of Tumultuous Palestinian Territorieselections that Hamas won in a landslide government removing Hamas from power but Fatah has been confined to the West Bank . And 3 o'clock minister and Hamas leader issued Unity the Palestinian land in the West Bank the Gaza Strip and Jerusalem
America has pledged to support the embattled government of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. No more sanctions no more diplomatic embargo we intend to lift our financial restrictions on the Palestinian government. Which is accepted previous agreements with Israel. And rejects the path of violence sanctions were put in place last year after legislative elections that Hamas won in a landslide. The United States considers Hamas a terrorist organization and cut ties with the Palestinian government. But last week the partnership between Abbas Fatah Party and Hamas fell apart when Hamas staged a violent takeover of the Gaza Strip . Abbas dissolved the government removing Hamas from power but Fatah has been confined to the West Bank . And 3 o'clock. Deposed prime minister and Hamas leader issued a -- media promised Palestinians in the Gaza a better future and quote. Unity -- the Palestinian land in the West Bank the Gaza Strip and Jerusalem. Abbas government is not acknowledging hamas' authority. The United States hopes to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians. Israeli prime minister Ehud -- mayor is in Washington for talks. The Palestinian people are gonna have to make choices. About whom they support and we ought to support the emergency government -- -- fourth president of boss. But the Palestinian population is split now with the -- government open to discussions about Israel and Hamas unwilling to recognize Israel's right to exist. In Washington my equity ABC news. -
Truce Between Israel and HamasOverseas Egypt says Hamas and Israel have violence in the Gaza Strip . ABC's Simon worked out between Hamas and Israel Two parties exchange. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would people of Gaza since Hamas took over have been
the second phase is deceased -- negotiations for prisoner exchange. Hundreds of Palestinian prisoners would have to it that so that He eventually did this these thoughtful ride ticket. Now if there is a halt to these rocket attacks this will be a whole new reality now. It certainly will but it for the people who live in the border communities on the Israeli defensive effort almost daily attacks -- David is now particularly in and I took control of the -- -- And it goes to the people of Gaza since Hamas took over have been suffering. -- the Israeli imposed blockade fuel supplies racial movement is very short. But it -- the both -
Middle East on the Brink: Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Firethis evening. Israeli and palestinian leaders agreed to a truce to jerusalem, then to the west bank , back to jerusalem and finally by israeli bombardment and hamas rockets. Prospects seemed israel's blo cade on the gaza strip .
The white house is calling the truce tenuous this evening. Israeli and palestinian leaders agreed to a truce after eight days, more than 1300 rockets. 145 people killed. A welcome development for secretary of state -
Gaza: How It Got to This PointMilitant group Hamas which has been taken over the Gaza Strip . We asked Here in the West Bank headquarters in Ramallah the Palestinian president he The helpless Palestinian President Mahmoud in Gaza on Hamas TV. This multimillion
Militant group Hamas which has been labeled a terrorist group by the US government has virtually taken over the Gaza Strip . We asked our correspondent wolf -- to give us a sense of how the situation got to this point. What it all means. Here in the West Bank headquarters in Ramallah the Palestinian president he is increasingly isolated cut off from all the events in Gaza. And he's in a series of emergency meetings now trying to figure out what to do next. The helpless Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas who represents -- -- Likely watched his major government buildings being -- run in Gaza on Hamas TV. This multimillion dollar security building paid for by the US. Now in the hands of Hamas . And historic moment for Palestinians. It is over for (%expletive) up in -- -- thought that was the party of Yasser Arafatthe Middle East. The Palestinians held free and fair elections last year Hamas ran for office and won a majority in parliament. But the US ignored the results because Hamas refused to renounce violence or recognize the State of Israel Hamas was isolated angering many Palestinians. So Hamas supporters took to the streets to fight for control and today they have secured all the main government buildings in -- Lots of questions now about this new reality how -- Israel. And the US treat Hamas in Gaza will they completely cut off that place and does that mean that the Palestinians there. Will do without that much needed international aid like food and medicine. And -- Hamas and thought to be able to get along again to create some sort of new government for the Palestinian people. A complicated new reality here. -- to make ABC news Ramallah. -
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Rockets Fired, Death Toll Climbs in Gazapounding the gaza strip . Part of chief for hamas . The islamic governs the gaza strip , which israel did." And hamas made good days ahead. Hamas fired back israel/ palestinian conflict its friend egypt used to be
out of control than it has already. Reporter: This is the first israel/ palestinian conflict of the new middle east. The arab spring has raised all sorts of new questions for the united states. For instance, its friend egypt used to be able to keep the peace in this region. Will egypt's new islamist president do the same? And, of course, the arab spring means the governments are much more answerable to their own -
Middle East on Brink: Ceasefire for Israel, Hamas Expected This WeekAnger soaring there and in the west bank , where palestinians tossed stones checkpoint here between israel and the west bank . The fighting is exacting an excruciating israel stops targeting people in the gaza strip and that blockade of gaza is lifted
true peace cannot come along until israel stops targeting people in the gaza strip and that blockade of gaza is lifted. George? Alex, thanks very much. -
New Gaza Truce After Fightingdivisions in Gaza and in the Palestinian West Bank where the violence could spread That's why the US is now Hamas rival Fatah . It's promised millions of about events on the ground in the Palestinian territories and obviously. Innocent
to come. There have always been divisions in Gaza and in the Palestinian West Bank where the violence could spread. Those divisions have deepened and as in Iraq and Lebanon international foresees our play. -- is supported by Syria and has received financial -- choose from Iran. It needs -- help because much of the rest of the world views it as a terrorist organization. That's why the US is now -- Hamas -- rival Fatah . It's promised millions of dollars to -- security forces. Factor is also reported to be receiving weapons from Arab states -- US and Israeli agreement. The -- the name the US secretary of state joined international diplomats who were trying to achieve peace between the Palestinians and Israel -- But can also was on their minds active assistance expressed our concern about events on the ground in the Palestinian territories and obviously. Innocent people are being caught up in this violence and it needs to stop. Washington though it would presumably -
U.N. Votes to Recognize State of Palestinethe State of Palestine 138. In favor To recognize a Palestinian state in the West Bank East Jerusalem the stature of Palestinian President Mahmoud militant rivals in Hamas . And it puts funding to the Palestinian Authority. In
UN general assembly voting within the hour to recognize the State of Palestine 138. In favor just nine opposed including Israel. And the United States. -- looked and felt like Independence Day on the West Bank . As Palestinians poured into the streets by the thousands and savored the moment. In the end it wasn't even close the United Nations General Assembly voting overwhelmingly. To recognize a Palestinian state in the West Bank East Jerusalem. And the Gaza -- Territory seized by Israel in the 1967. War. This racist -- -- occupation. Is making that -
Palestinian Territories Change Handsflags of Hamas now fly over Palestinian government buildings. Hamas gunmen have executing one Fatah leader he Islam and Hamas are victorious belongs to Hamas . This car hours Gaza Palestinian security in his West Bank headquarters
It is an enormous shift in power the flags of Hamas now fly over Palestinian government buildings. Hamas gunmen have battled their way through got. Humiliating rivals from the US -- but a movement. Even executing one Fatah leader he has -- late today they overran the main security building then leader -- the presidential compound. This level of Islam and Hamas are victorious -- this militant. This security headquarters was paid for by US taxpayers. Now which belongs to Hamas . This car to and soda to classified government documents even the weapons. In less than 48 hours Gaza -- Palestinian security was helpless to stop. -- in his West Bank headquarters the Palestinian president his increasingly isolated cut off from the events in Gaza. Tonight US -- Mahmoud Abbas dissolved his government and declared a state of emergency. But that means little in Gaza. Every day it gets -- -- them right and I am just wondering what's rock bottom. And and to mean that as a rock bottom tonight there are two Palestinian states one in Gaza one in the West Bank . Never mind the Israeli Palestinian road map to peace it -- the Palestinians. Are in. Desperate need -- a peace process up their own. -- -- at -
Hamas Fires Rockets at Jerusalemjerusalem. First, we go to the gaza strip and abc's auardt. Reporter: Good soon as israel stops attacking the gaza strip , you will stop firing at israel siren go. And what happened was, hamas let go a rocket in this direction
christiane amanpour on the ground in jerusalem. First, we go to the gaza strip and abc's auardt. Reporter: Good evening, diane. Tonight, there are 20,000 israeli reservists who have been called up. Tanks and troops areit would take to stop. As soon as israel stops attacking the gaza strip , you will stop firing at israel? "Of course," he said. "We wouldn't fire rockets if israel wasn't killing us." For days, there -
Israeli Air Strikes, Rockets Launch from Gaza Stripsailed from the hamas -controlled gaza strip towards the launched, hamas made a public middle east. Egypt , which used would pressure hamas , who would other side, hamas may be considered marquardt in the gaza strip .
the intensifying standoff in the middle east, as rockets sailed from the hamas -controlled gaza strip towards the holy city of jerusalem for the first time in 40 years. Abc's christiane aman reports from a middle east on the brink. Reporter: Bill, we were outdoors shooting today when all of a sudden, the air raid siren went off. Really unusual here in jerusalem, to know that missiles were being launched towards this city. A rocket was launched, hamas made a public statement saying they were targeting jerusalem, but it didn't reach here. It did not fall in the city. I spoke to the mayor who said that it did not hit this city. It was slightly south, there was no damage and no casualties. But it does raise the question of how this whole equation is changing, now that there is a new middle east. The post-arab spring middle east. Egypt , which used to be the one who would pressure hamas , who would come in and try to demand a cease-fire and try to mediate, now egyptian officials have come to gaza, stood shoulder to shoulder with the hamas prime minister and called this aggression untenable. The president of egypt warned stop this aggression, as he called it, or else. Hamas also wants to show that this is a new middle east. Hamas is part of this muslim brotherhood that is here in this part of the arab world, that it has new friends, it believes, and it is not going to take it lying down. We're waiting to see how this develops. It could escalate the next 24 to 48 hours. That's going to be critical. Bill? Thank you, christiane. It will's turn to the other side, hamas may be considered a terrorist organization by the u.S. And israeli governments, but in gaza, they are the elected leaders, embolden byany sign of backing down. For "nightline," I'm alex marquardt in the gaza strip . -
Israel and Hamas on the Edge: Death Toll Climbs in Gazameeflts the gaza strip , and abc's outgoing rockets at hamas returns fire pounded the gaza strip . Its target most notably, hamas . But caught targeting the car of hamas ' top military that brings in hezbollah . And now with
hit their apartment in the south. This as israeli warplanes pounded the gaza strip . Its target? Militant groups, most notably, hamas . But caught in the cross-fire, at least 12 civilian, including that 11-month-old boy. "What did my son do to die like this?" His father cried. This is what the aftermath of one of these strikes looks like. A massive crater filled with cinderblock and rebar, with a strong smell of diesel fuel, several of the houses around were damaged very badly. And the residents here on this street tell us they hope hamas and the other groups keep firing rockets into israel in retaliation. Israel sails this is a response to the almost 800 rockets that had landed in israel from gaza this year alone. This biggest escalation in years began yesterday, with israel targeting the car of hamas' top military commander, eliminated in the blink of an eye. Israel sails it is ready to enlarge this operation. And there are -
State of Chaos in Palestinian Territoriesside with a Palestinian state that between the west bank and the Gaza Strip . But that the Gaza Strip has been Islamist group Hamas and the West hands of Hamas considered the other Palestinian territory change that Hamas controls moderate Fatah controls
state solution with Israel one day living side by side with a Palestinian state that would be split between the west bank and the Gaza Strip . But -- that the Gaza Strip has been taken over by their radical Islamist group Hamas and the West Bank is under more moderate leadership. Some diplomats are starting to talk about a three state solution. ABC's -- -- -- tonight on the worsening conditions in Gaza and on one westerner who is caught right in the middle. The Hamas leader in Gaza is trying to prove his government -- -- Promising the British journalist Alan Johnston who was kidnapped in Gaza three months ago and -- would be -- three. -- -- -- I hope Alan Johnston he says will return to his family -- Susan -- -- -- -- -- let but tonight those hopes were dashed the group claiming to hold Johnston released this video. Threatening to kill the reporter even attempt was made to rescue him. This is a setback for Hamas which was hoping to show the world it can bring law and order to -- war torn streets. Conditions are becoming desperate. Gaza's borders remain sealed by Israel which means food fuel and medicine are not reaching Gaza's one and a half million people. The Israeli prime minister is in Washington tonight to discuss the crisis in neighboring Gaza. Now firmly in the hands of Hamas considered a terrorist organization by both Israel and the United States. In the West Bank the other Palestinian territory. The moderate President Mahmoud Abbas is trying to reassert his power with a new emergency government team. Today the US vowed to support that new government. But admitted a bass has no authority in -- Where 13 of the Palestinian people live and face an uncertain future. Built in -- ABC news Jerusalem. As -- supported President Bush will be meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert this -- and the mayhem in Gaza will be the top concern critics of President Bush say he could have averted the current crisis. If he hadn't been distracted by the war in Iraq here's ABC's John Cochran. While the president was in Texas his aides were busy denying reports that the Hamas takeover in Gaza. Means his mideast policy has failed. Today a democratic presidential hopeful accused Mr. Bush of failing to back Palestinian moderate Mahmoud Abbas. He had no political standing. We virtually did not mean to give him any credibility. We ended up making a -- Hamas look even stronger. Mr. Bush came -- the presidency six years ago deeply skeptical that his administration should try to broker peacehis British friend Tony Blair. The president that -- support for a Palestinian state I call on the Palestinian people to elect new leaders. Leaders not compromised by terror still the president's primary focus was on Iraq as the war there -- dragged on. So -- violence between Israelis and Palestinians. Mr. Bush pushed for Palestinian elections hoping moderates would win. Hamas shocked the White House and the world by winning and a democratic election. Because the US regards Hamas as a terrorist organization the president cut off tens of millions of dollars in aid to all Palestinians. But the events of the past week. Could change that Hamas controls Gaza with the more moderate Fatah controls the west bank and the US may decide it is now free to help them. I think you're gonna see in the very a few days that the US is going to unfreeze a lot of the money. Because now you have a new government that's being formed -- a government that will only be able to govern in the West Bank . But also will have no Hamas members. Two Palestinian states are not what President Bush wants but it may be the best he can get John Cochran ABC news Crawford Texas. -
Webcast: Palestine in Chaos; Car Hits Crowd; Final SpacewalkEast this morning the Palestinian people are divided on divided Hamas gunmen are in control in the streets of the Gaza Strip . Which Israel has locked most. Meanwhile in the West Bank Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud
latest stories from world news. In the Middle East this morning the Palestinian people are divided on divided -- Hamas gunmen are in control in the streets of the Gaza Strip . Which Israel has locked down some vital -- is not reaching those who need -- most. Meanwhile in the West Bank Palestinian prime minister Mahmoud Abbas he is leading a new government there the Bush Administration is once again backing. A boss. In Afghanistan -
Hamas : Gaza to Be Israeli 'Graveyard'offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas . Israel says end the reign of Hamas rockets plaguing or easy. And Hamas vows to turn Gaza attacked the tiny Gaza Strip from four directions report doesn't Palestinian casualties. Sources
even war. Israeli defense forces say the immediate goal is to destroy hamas' infrastructure and take control of areas used by the group to launch rockets. In the last week Hamas fired more than 100 rockets and mortars killing four Israelis. This is -- an alert while we were working in -- wrote in southern Israel. It is what residents here have lived with for years Hamas easily -- they claim they've already -- he's really soldiers. In Gaza or reporters says it is chaos people were fearful. As -
Palestinian Rivalry Sparks Gunfirechants and the of Hamas flags. This rally the founding of Hamas quickly erupted into gunfire. A wall of Palestinian soldiers and masked automatic gunfire Hamas protesters. Had streets of the facto Palestinian capital Ramallah
It started with chants and the -- of Hamas flags. This rally commemorating the nineteenth anniversary of the founding of Hamas quickly erupted into gunfire. A wall of Palestinian soldiers and masked men loyal to the popped -- reporting -- loaded automatic gunfire Hamas protesters. Had forbidden in the march. -- the streets of -- the facto Palestinian capital Ramallah and filled with shattered glass bullet casings and blood over thirty content. Hundreds of refugees -- I think -- C -- rocks flying that this made just from this start. Today's violence followed what looked like an assassination attempt last night. When Palestinian prime minister Ismail -- yeah. Hamas . Last night's attack -- and his personal bodyguard dead. His -- political advisor and at least twenty others he. But it didn't stop him from addressing a -- Hamas rally in Gaza today members of his group -- -- -- top forty for starting a war. -- you just called for an end to the bloodshed one casualty of this violence may be the fragile Israeli Palestinian cease fire. Israeli military has become -- to Palestinian rocket attacks but said it might. After the gunfire the cleanup began. But with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas expected to disband the Hamas government tomorrow. Maybe more trouble ahead Matt Gutman ABC news Ramallah. -
Biden: Willing to Lose ElectionEast with Hamas taking over the Gaza Strip in a violent situation in Gaza Strip and in Palestine ever Hamas has taken over. The Gaza Strip we saw those After the Palestinian president a bottom Hamas look even the on the West Bank to give they're arming Hamas they're arming Hezbollah we heard
he'll give us straight scoop. Let me turn to the situation in Gaza Strip and in Palestine ever -- Hamas has taken over. The Gaza Strip we saw those chilling pictures this week what -- the United States' response be. It's really tough now George. 05. Dick Lugar and I after. After the Palestinian president was elected mr. Abbas we wrote to the president on two occasions urging him. To do what -- -- -- urged me in my meetings with them to get the president to do that is to back Abbas he had no political standing. We virtually did not mean to give him any credibility. We as a consequence I think of our negligence and are malfeasance and are non -- since I should say. Ended up making a bottom Hamas look even stronger -- system elections when we should not and have insist -- elections a year later. And now we're reaping -
Carter Says Hamas Willing to Accept Israelmilitant group Hamas . Promise approved by the Palestinian people ABC Israel and Hamas the question said that. Hamas told him establishment of a Palestinian state on notion and Hamas is willing down in the Gaza Strip so mixed
the Middle East former president Jimmy Carter says the Islamic militant group Hamas . Promise to abide by peace deal with Israel if it's approved by the Palestinian people ABC Simon McGregor wood joins us now from Jerusalem with the details. Simon the former president when they're saying He wanted to end the deadlock between Israel and Hamas the question now what this successful lesbian -- Hyphenated that's right and we -- -- this -- surrounding president Kostis. -- plans to speak with Hamas He went to Damascus and on Friday and again on -- today at. Seven hours of talks with them. And He declared that that the talks were successful insofar as they appear to clarify. An important Hamas position He came back to Jerusalem this morning spoke to a packed press conference and said that. Hamas told him they would accept the establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967. Borders if such a deal was approved by the Palestinian people. Now that has caused some quiet optimism here in Jerusalem because don't they get. Prior to this statement Hamas has been accused -- Seeking the destruction. Of the State of Israel its charter its founding charter has a -- specifically -- for the destruction. Of Israel by Austin recounted an incident -- do about that because He said when He speaks to have us about that paid off they say it's ancient history. So some cause for optimism this morning in Jerusalem He urging Israel to engage in direct negotiations with Hamas then. Yes very much city says that they can be no successful peace talks unless Hamas is included. Now the United States and Israel rejected that notion and -- Hamas is willing to specifically recognizes -- Israel and give up violence on the second issue. President got admitted that his talks have been unsuccessful. -- last -- -- -- for a city day unilateral cease fire and they had refused. During the course of the weekend while He was talking to -- there was a lot of violence -- inspired by Imus down in the Gaza Strip so mixed success on that. Again at ABC Simon -- -- Simon thanks. -
Palestinian Conflict Escalatesseven more victims of Palestinian Last night members of Hamas assassinated a top leader ago. But when US backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attempt to undercut. The Hamas led Palestinian government
They buried seven more -- victims of Palestinian -- Last night members of Hamas assassinated a top leader the rival -- When word spread gunfights erupted on Gaza's lawless streets. The conflict started three weeks ago. But when US backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas threatened to call early elections. It was an attempt to undercut. The Hamas led Palestinian government and. Okay. Yeah. Now Gaza has become another battlefield. Where US and a rainy and interest are clash. Quokka receding another 86 million dollars from the United States. And US military aid to build a new army base and militia. -- Hamas has smuggled in tens of millions of dollars from a -- US secretary of state Condoleezza Rice is coming to the region
