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