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Former Fatah Operatives in Gaza Announce Military Wing


(Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center) A network of former Fatah operatives in Gaza announced on July 7 the establishment of its military wing, the Al-Ansar Battalions. The group, which does not recognize Mahmoud Abbas as a leader, espouses armed struggle, and was supported by Hamas from its inception. At the announcement ceremony, flags of Turkey were raised and flags of Israel and the U.S. were set on fire. A representative of the Turkish organization IHH made a video address.
2010-08-13 09:41:34
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