Protests in the Arab world calling for an end to Israel's bloody invasion of the Gaza Strip grew in size and intensity on Friday, with clashes between rival political parties in Palestine - and riot police in Egypt failing to stem a 50,000-strong rally. Supporters of the Hamas movement clashed with members of Fatah during protests in the Occupied West Bank city of Ramallah against the Israeli offensive. The clashes erupted after the Hamas rulers of Gaza had called for a second week in a row for Palestinians to mark a "day of wrath" against the Israeli bombardment. Click here to continue
Saturday, January 10, 2009
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