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| Hamas says four members arrested by pro-Abbas forces |
| 2008-06-08 |
| (Xinhua) -- The Islamic Hamas movement denounced Saturday that its four members were arrested by Palestinian security forces loyal to President Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah in the West Bank. Hamas said in a statement sent to the press that the detentions took place in Bethlehem, Tulkarm and Qalqilya, which were carried out by the forces loyal to President Abbas. Two of Hamas supporters were taken from the street, one was arrested after being summoned to a security office and the fourth was arrested from his house, the statement explained. The detentions occurred as Hamas and Fatah are closer to dialogue than any time as Abbas said he was ready while Hamas welcomes his readiness for talks. The crack down against Hamas members in the West Bank was launched a year ago in response to Hamas' violent takeover of the Gaza Strip after it routed pro-Abbas forces. |
| Posted by:Fred |