January 7, 2009
Ties to Hamas Raise Questions About the Role of Bombed University in Gaza
Jerusalem
Israel's bombing last week of three buildings at the Islamic University of Gaza has provoked outrage among many academics.
Israeli officials and security forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas insist that the university, which makes no secret of its close ties to Hamas, also serves as an operational center for the Hamas terrorist wing, the Qassam Brigades, making it a legitimate military target. (Mr. Abbas leads the Fatah movement, which has had its own struggles
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