
‘Hundreds of thousands’ join Fatah rally in Gaza
Hamas permitted the rally to go ahead as the climax of a week of Gaza festivities celebrating the 48th anniversary of Fatah taking up arms against Israel.
Hamas permitted the rally to go ahead as the climax of a week of Gaza festivities celebrating the 48th anniversary of Fatah taking up arms against Israel.
The organisation is recognised as the “sole legitimate representative of the Palestinian people” and engages in activity on their behalf on the international stage
UK, US and France appeal to Israel to reverse the decision
The only crowds are those gathered in mosques mourning the dead, or queuing outside bakeries to stock up on bread
He also warned Israel that its assault risked escalating tensions in the region
Israel carried out more than 20 air strikes and sea artillery attacks on the Palestinian territory