Violence rocks Palestinian government

Article Abstract:

The vicious violence between the and Fatah is escalating confirming the deep divisions in Palestine society evident since the death of Yasser Arafat in 2003. Egyptian mediators are trying to find some common ground between the two sides but the fighting raises the possibility of a more permanent split developing between Gaza and the West Bank, with Hamas controlling the former and Fatah controlling the latter.

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Israeli intelligence foresees growing Middle East instability

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The annual strategic assessment by the Israel Defence Force's (IDF's) military intelligence arm (AMAN), the foreign intelligence service (Mossad) and the Internal Security Agency (ISA) was given on 25 February 2007 to the Israeli Cabinet. The evaluation reported a possibility of increasing instability in the Middle East, however, notes that the chances of a regional war are less in 2007.

Israel, Government domestic functions, International politics, Guided Missiles, Space Vehicles, Parts, Social aspects, Social policy, Israeli foreign relations, Military policy, Defense industry, Palestine National Authority, Defence industry, Israel. Defense Forces, Defence industries

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Fatah's fatigue

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In June 2007, Hamas routed Fatah led security forces and took control of the Gaza Strip and although Fatah is backed by international community, President Abba's position is likely to weaken. With Hamas enforcing law and order in Gaza stability is likely to return to Gaza but prospect of peace process with Israel is poor.

Political activity, Abbas, Mahmoud

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