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Hamas wins Gaza Strip council vote
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,2763,1401295,00.html)
(http://www.guardian.co.uk/israel/Story/0,2763,1401295,00.html)
Conal Urquhart in Jerusalem and agencies
Saturday January 29, 2005
The Guardian
The Islamist party Hamas has won control of seven out of 10 councils in the Gaza Strip, dealing a crushing blow to the Fatah party of the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas.
Voters rejected Fatah's corrupt image and endorsed Hamas for its opposition to Israel and for providing welfare, schools and nurseries to the impoverished residents of the territory. Hamas won 75 out of 118 seats, leaving Fatah with 39.
The result will strengthen those in Hamas who want to reduce its military activities and concentrate on politics, although the group has not yet announced its intention to stand in legislative elections this year.
The militant group has agreed to suspend attacks on Israel while Mr Abbas attempts to restart peace negotiations. Yesterday, Palestinian police were deployed in the centre and south of the Gaza Strip to prevent attacks on Jewish settlements.
Saturday January 29, 2005
The Guardian
The Islamist party Hamas has won control of seven out of 10 councils in the Gaza Strip, dealing a crushing blow to the Fatah party of the Palestinian leader, Mahmoud Abbas.
Voters rejected Fatah's corrupt image and endorsed Hamas for its opposition to Israel and for providing welfare, schools and nurseries to the impoverished residents of the territory. Hamas won 75 out of 118 seats, leaving Fatah with 39.
The result will strengthen those in Hamas who want to reduce its military activities and concentrate on politics, although the group has not yet announced its intention to stand in legislative elections this year.
The militant group has agreed to suspend attacks on Israel while Mr Abbas attempts to restart peace negotiations. Yesterday, Palestinian police were deployed in the centre and south of the Gaza Strip to prevent attacks on Jewish settlements.