Jan 26, 2006

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Islamic opposition has won legislative elections andprepared to take over the Palestinian Authority.

Jan 29, 2006

RAMALLAH [MENL] -- The Fatah movement, supported by security forces, haslaunched an effort to block a Hamas takeover of the Palestinian Authority.

Feb 16, 2006

GAZA CITY [MENL] -- Hamas has been accumulating a huge weapons arsenal inefforts to establish a Palestinian military in the Gaza Strip.

Apr 21, 2006

AMMAN [MENL] -- Jordan has accused Hamas of smuggling missiles and otherweapons into the Hashemite kingdom.