Fight between forces of Palestinian Authority leader Abbas and Islamist factions enters third day; two Lebanese soldiers also injured

Palestinian Islamic Jihad stays away from gathering in el-Alamein to protest detentions by the Palestinian Authority of its members, group's leader says

Recent polls show that only 35 percent of Palestinians would vote for the PA's ruling faction if elections were to be held

Police minister had instructed law enforcement to prevent gatherings in support of Karim Younis, who murdered a soldier in 1980 and served 40 years

Senior Fatah members Mahmoud al-Aloul, Azzam al-Ahmad, and Rawhi Fattouh had joined celebrations at home of Karim Younis in northern Israeli town of 'Ara on Saturday

Despite bitter relations between factions, terror group enables hundreds of thousands to gather at central Gaza City park to commemorate founding of PA-ruling party

Founding member of Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades died of cancer in custody; defense minister holds assessment with security officials, makes decision based on previous cabinet ruling

Businesses shuttered, students sent home, rallies held over Nasser Abu Hmeid, who died of cancer; Israel said mulling whether to release body, fearing incitement during funeral

Backing for two-state solution falls to just 32%, with 69% no longer believing it's possible due to settlement expansion; majority says next Israeli government will annex West Bank

Rally commemorating anniversary of Arafat's death passes without incident, though Gaza's Hamas rulers have in the past blocked demonstrations in solidarity with Abbas's party

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