Tens of thousands of Islamists rallied in central Gaza City on Saturday to mark Hamas' 20th anniversary, in a show of force six months after the terrorist group seized control of the territory. Waving green flags and banners, throngs of Palestinians poured into Katiba Square ahead of the rally at which Hamas leader Ismail Haniya and other officials reaffirmed their commitment to armed struggle against Israel."Resistance and jihad (holy struggle) is the best path to the liberation of Palestine, not negotiations and meetings, sitting at round tables and exchanging smiles and chuckles with the Jews," Haniya told the crowd.
The rally was the largest show of strength since the Islamists seized control in Gaza in June, routing forces loyal to president Mahmud Abbas and futher deepening the economic and political isolation of the coastal strip. Read more ...
Source: AFP
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