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Jordan says Hamas seizes aid convoy sent to Gaza By Reuters AMMAN - Jordan said yesterday Hamas has confiscated a convoy of humanitarian aid sent to people living under an Israeli blockade in the Gaza Strip. Minister of State for Information Affairs Nasser Joudeh told the state news agency Petra that Hamas members on Thursday seized 16 trucks carrying emergency supplies into Gaza and diverted the cargo to a warehouse run by the Islamist group. Advertisement Hamas has ruled the Gaza Strip since June when it routed Fatah forces loyal to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who has revived peace talks with Israel. "We are surprised it should be confiscated and distributed in a manner based on political considerations ... this only penalizes those who really deserve this aid," Joudeh said. Jordan sends aid to the Ramallah-based Palestinian Red Crescent for distribution to needy Gazans, and officials say Hamas has been angry with the Palestinian aid group it accuses of ties with Fatah and lack of impartiality. Amman has in recent years established an aid corridor to Gaza and the West Bank in coordination with Israel. Bookmark to del.icio.us   All in the family Tel Aviv municipality moves to retain contract with Gaza City as 'twin city.' Pining for a leader A documentary examines Ariel Sharon's motive for the Gaza disengagement.

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