Subscribe to Print Edition | Mon., December 31, 2007 Tevet 22, 5768 | | Israel Time: 02:02 (EST+7) web haaretz.com   Back to Homepage Rosner's Domain Diplomacy Defense Jewish World Opinion National Print Edition Advertising Books Arts & Leisure Business Real Estate Easy Start Travel Week's End Anglo File Magazine

del.icio.us Digg It!  new Israel captures truckload of bomb chemicals in W. Bank By Haaretz Correspondents and AP , By Yuval Azoulay and Avi Issacharoff The Israeli authorities captured a truck loaded with six tons of potassium nitrate at one of the West Bank crossings several weeks ago. The information was released for publication yesterday. The chemical compound, used by terrorist groups to manufacture explosives, was disguised in sugar sacks marked as part of European humanitarian aid for Palestinians in the territories. Advertisement In other West Bank news, two Palestinians were caught with knives in their possession yesterday at the Hawara checkpoint, near Nablus. A bomb went off yesterday near an IDF patrol along the perimeter fence in the central Gaza Strip. No one was hurt but an army jeep was damaged. Some 15 mortar shells were fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip over the weekend. There were no casualties. On Friday night, the IDF arrested 7 Palestinians in Hebron, according to Palestinian security officials. The army only confirmed five arrests. On Thursday night, the IDF shot and killed one of the bodyguards of Palestinian chief negotiator Ahmed Qureia. Moazzem Sherif, 22, was shot during an attempt to arrest him in Beitunia, west of Ramallah. In the Gaza Strip, Hamas leaders yesterday declared a ban on public rallies by the Fatah movement in a fresh move to tighten their hold on power, but Fatah officials vowed to defy the order and go ahead with planned marches to celebrate the movement's 43rd anniversary next week. Scores of Fatah student activists were rounded up Friday inside the Fatah-affiliated Al-Azhar university, and told to sign a pledge not to participate in Fatah rallies or face jail and a fine. Bookmark to del.icio.us Au revoir Assad Sarkozy says he'll cut ties with Syria over the Lebanon presidential crisis. Women march on Women in Black marks its 20th year, but the occupation continues.

Today Online PM spokesman says Israel taking bin Laden threat seriously Responses: 349 Pinpointed IAF attacks in Gaza more precise, hurt fewer civilians Responses: 161 Harel and Issacharoff: Nipping new Jewish terror group in the bud Responses: 114 Women in Black marks 20th year, but occupation continues Responses: 68 France to cut ties to Syria over Lebanese presidential crisis Responses: 65 More Headlines 00:40 Palestinians: IDF kills Gazan en route from hajj 23:09 PM spokesman says Israel taking bin Laden threat seriously 20:42 Iranian envoy offers Egypt cooperation on nuclear program 21:20 EU blasts Palestinian bid to pass banned chemical off as food aid 01:59 Arab pupils lag behind Jewish peers in reading comprehension 01:45 Surviving hiker recounts Friday`s shooting attack in Hebron Hills 18:30 Comptroller aides: Bank Leumi case against Olmert still open 23:28 France to cut Syria ties over Lebanon presidential crisis 01:49 Knesset panel approves watered-down benefits package for reservists Previous Editions Select Day 30 dec 28 dec 27 dec 26 dec 25 dec 24 dec 23 dec 21 dec 20 dec 19 dec 18 dec 17 dec

Special Offers Advertisement Inbal Jerusalem Hotel Unbeatable rates at the Finest hotel in Jerusalem Invest in Macedonia New Business Heaven in Europe Long-term Israel programs MASA is your gateway. More programs. More grants. Eldan Rent a Car Israel's leading car rental company offers you a 20% discount on all online reservations Dead Sea Salt Beauty and skin care from the Dead Sea. Coupon code HAARETZ for 10% off! Holiday Inn and Crown Plaza Israel Lowest internet rate Guaranteed at ichotelsgroup.com !

Home | TV | Print Edition | Diplomacy | Opinion | Arts & Leisure | Sports | Jewish World | Underground | Site rules |

© Copyright  Haaretz. All rights reserved