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An Egyptian soldier sits on an armored vehicle as Palestinians wait to be given the permission to cross into Egypt at the Rafah border crossing in the southern Gaza Strip, on August 28, 2014. (AFP/Said Khatib)
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Rubble from the presumed home of the leader of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif, in the Sheikh Radwan district in Gaza is seen in this August 20, 2014 file photo, with an artist’s impression (Bottom-R) of how Deif is assumed to look now. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
From the Spotlight to the Shadows
Ramallah,Asharq Al-Awsat—After five failed attempts on his life, the military commander of Hamas’s Al-Qassam Brigades, Mohammed Deif—known as “Abu Khaled”—has become a legendary figure in the eyes of fellow Palestinians, who see in him the de facto minister of...Caption:
A crowd of Palestinians stand in the rubble of a building that was destroyed during fighting between Hamas militants and Israel as they watch a parade by Hamas militants in Shejaya on August 27, 2014. (AFP PHOTO/ROBERTO SCHMIDT)
Palestinians seek comprehensive deal with Israel: Fatah official
Ramallah, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Palestinian Authority is set to use the permanent ceasefire deal with Israel recently reached in Cairo to secure a comprehensive deal leading to the establishment of a Palestinian state on 1967 borders, a senior Fatah official told Asharq...Caption:
Palestinians wave the national flag as they gather is the streets of Gaza City on August 26, 2014, to celebrate the long-term truce agreed between Israel and the Palestinians. (AFP PHOTO / MOHAMMED ABED)
Gaza ceasefire takes hold as focus turns to longer term
Gaza and Jerusalem, Reuters—A ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians aimed at ending their seven-week conflict in Gaza appeared to be holding early on Wednesday as the focus shifted to securing an arrangement for the long term. No clear victor emerged from what...Caption:
Palestinians gather in the streets of Gaza City on August 26, 2014, to celebrate the long-term truce agreed between Israel and the Palestinians. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)