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Last update - 12:47 18/11/2007 Arabs foil PA condemnation of Hamas' takeover of Gaza at UN By Shlomo Shamir Tags: Israel, UN, Palestinians  NEW YORK - The Arab lobby at the United Nations, backed by Russia, foiled a Palestinian Authority initiative to include a condemnation of Hamas' seizure of the Gaza Strip in a UN resolution against Israel. PA observer Riad Mansour sought to include a clause "expressing concern about the takeover by illegal militias of Palestinian Authority institutions in June 2007" and calling for the reversal of this situation, but moderated the wording under Arab pressure. Russia had made it clear to the Arab delegates that it supported their opposition to a UN resolution including any condemnation of Hamas. T Advertisement he clause was supposed to be included in a draft resolution against Israel, slated to be voted on this week at a Decolonization Committee meeting. But when Mansour submitted the proposed clause to the Arab representatives for approval, as usual, it met with severe criticism, and he was personally vilified. Reliable diplomatic sources said Mansour was subjected to a barrage of insults, led by the representatives of Egypt, Syria and Libya. The Arab delegates claimed Mansour's initiative would be interpreted as an official UN condemnation of Hamas, and would gain Israel international legitimacy for cutting electricity and fuel supplies to Gaza. Mansour agreed to softer language expressing "concern about an illegal takeover." Related articles: At least seven killed after Hamas opens fire on Arafat rally in Gaza ANALYSIS: Hamas losing grip on Gaza, Fatah gaining support Fatah's Hamas alternative Bookmark to del.icio.us   The gift of dignity T.A. charity provides female drug addicts with shower, meal and counseling. Sign of life Hamas leader says Gilad Shalit is still alive after two years in captivity.   1.   typical 04:16  |  vik 18/11/07   2.   Oh the Blatant Hypocricy 04:30  |  Awake 18/11/07   3.   ARAB brothers need Israel to focus their hatreds 04:39  |  PETER S.M. 18/11/07   4.   WONDERFUL! RETAKE GAZA, LET JEWS RETURN!))) 04:42  |  VOICE of MOSHIACH))) 18/11/07   5.   "decolonization" 05:16  |  Shmuelshachor 18/11/07   6.   totalitarians will always support totalitarians 06:53  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 18/11/07   7.   Good decision! 06:59  |  Omran 18/11/07   8.   Oh the irony 07:58  |  B 18/11/07   9.   #5 08:00  |  B 18/11/07   10.   Welcome to the Second Cold War 08:08  |  Mike 18/11/07   11.   Israel and Russia 08:22  |  Edifice 18/11/07   12.   Hamas` condemnation by Fatah. 08:25  |  sandra chitayat 18/11/07   13.   MOVE Hamas TO Egypt, Syria & Libya & Imprison THEIR Countries. 08:41  |  Proud Pal Defender 18/11/07   14.   Israeli leaders were idiots 08:52  |  Moishe Kadish 18/11/07   15.   Arabs don`t care for other Muslims: Russia exterminating Chechens 09:55  |  Observer 18/11/07   16.   Mansour should be kicked out and punished as a traitor 11:00  |  Gisele 18/11/07   17.   Gas & Electric to Gaza 11:20  |  ruby 18/11/07   18.   how low can they go 11:54  |  geoff 18/11/07   19.   Mansour and the quislings earlier had a resolution presented by 12:03  |  lakshmi 18/11/07   20.   What a surprise. Hey, where is our great FM ? 12:03  |  Kobi 18/11/07   21.   Revenge versus Peace 12:10  |  FOX 18/11/07   22.   Good 13:19  |  Nad 18/11/07   23.   Lackshmi macho scorn #19 13:36  |  FOX 18/11/07   24.   Too bad for Riad Mansour 13:38  |  El-birawi 18/11/07   25.   What a joke! Arabs states for peace??? 13:59  |  Dakkar 18/11/07   26.   Na- dont place blame where it belongs 14:08  |  rofehd 18/11/07   27.   The UN has done nothing positive with or for 14:10  |  Dina 18/11/07   28.   Do leopards change their spots? 14:21  |  Joe 18/11/07   29.   This tells Abbas standing in the Arab world 14:42  |  Natallie Durson 18/11/07   30.   ABBAS SOLD OUT BY THE ARABS: 15:00  |  C.Lowns 18/11/07   31.   Hamas is the real face of Arabs 15:43  |  Frank 18/11/07   32.   Representatives of whom 16:00  |  Baz Mann 18/11/07   33.   HAMAS = Democratically elected Gov`t 16:12  |  POP 18/11/07   34.   WILL ARABS AT UN THROW HAMAS CANDY NEXT TIME TOWERS FELLED? 16:19  |  Ben 18/11/07   35.   Again Arabs Block Progress for Palestinian State 17:28  |  Jane 18/11/07   36.   Proud Pal defender 17:58  |  danite 18/11/07   37.   Welcome my Friend!! 18:03  |  Danite 18/11/07   38.   Arabs hate Abbas because he actually is 18:53  |  Nasib 18/11/07   39.   Well done Russia 18:58  |  Nick Ferriman 18/11/07   40.   60# Cipora no time to be mild.. 19:06  |  Akram Zekaria 18/11/07   41.   #29 Natalie--You`re INCORRECT On This One! ...Abbas IS Supported. 19:24  |  Proud Pal Defender 18/11/07   42.   Thank God the Arabs blocked such a diabolical move 19:29  |  Dutch 18/11/07   43.   The opportunity discarded 19:51  |  Mark Lincoln 18/11/07   44.   #29 Nuttalie 20:01  |  Jo Jo 18/11/07   45.   NFERIMAN You put yourself clearly with Hamas & No peace 20:32  |  PETER S.M. 18/11/07   46.   Does Haaretz consider Arab politics at all? 03:59  |  Resh Galuta 20/11/07

Today Online Hamas TV puppet 'kills' Bush as revenge for U.S., Israeli actions Responses: 63 Editorial: Israel's settlement policy is one of deception Responses: 35 Barak heeds Rice, softens stance on PA running Gaza crossings Responses: 24 Rosner's Domain New Guest: Rabbis who don't officiate intermarriage should refer to rabbis who do Poll: What percentage of Jews will vote McCain? 38% for pressuring Palestinians, 25% for pressuring Israel (WTR) Can McCain get a boost from the new dovish Jewish lobby? More Headlines 13:57 Prosecution: We'll seek significant jail time for Benizri 07:31 Hamas: IDF special forces kill two militants in Gaza raid 13:26 Barak heeds Rice call, reverses course to back PA border plan 13:55 Yesha Chief Rabbi: Giving arms to the PA is against Jewish law 10:57 Revealing God's female voice 09:58 Carcinogenic materials found in 2 additional F-16I fighter jets 10:06 U.K. archives shed light on female spy who led anti-Nazi resistance 05:50 Hamas TV puppet 'kills' Bush as revenge for U.S., Israeli actions 05:38 Russia's UN envoy: Moscow summit would energize peace process 05:56 Vatican looks to assuage Jews' anger over controversial prayer 05:53 PMO to bear financial cost of Israel Radio's Farsi broadcasts 11:56 Coming soon - kosher financial instruments 04:16 Palestinians approve $3.337 billion draft budget for 2008 Previous Editions Select Day 31 mar 30 mar 28 mar 27 mar 26 mar 25 mar 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar 18 mar

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