Fatah, Hamas Unite for Ramadan

Despite shared start date for holy month, tensions still run high

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 13, 2007 2:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – Ramadan this year will mark a brief expression of unity for the rival Palestinian governments of Hamas, in Gaza, and Fatah, in the West Bank. The holy month begins today or tomorrow—and deciding the date can cause tension between factions across the Muslim world,... Read full story »

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