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Jun 28, 2011

Israel arrests 11 Palestinians in West Bank

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Israeli forces arrested 11 Palestinians in several places in the West Bank. The arrest was carried out to journalists, rights activists and evenlawmakers from the Hamas group.

The arrest was conducted in the area of ​​Nablus, Qalqilia, Jenin and Salfeet. Israeliforces arrest Hamas lawmaker Nasser Abdul Jawwad in his own home. So reportedAsscociated Press on Tuesday (28/06/2011).

The arrests also experienced by the Palestinian prison Researchers problems FuadAl-Khafsh. Several other Palestinians were also captured at random in an operationin Nablus west.

Since signing a reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo last May, Israel arrested several Hamas members of Parliament. The Jewish statesecurity forces also arrested several other Hamas leaders, as well as local politiciansand human rights activists.

When the arrest occurs, the process of reconciliation between Fatah and Hamasthreatened stalled. This is expressed by a Palestinian official Mahmoud Zahar.According to him, the two sides are currently experiencing difficulties continued discussions about the process of reconciliation.

According to Zahar stalled reconciliation due to the refusal of each faction on the proposed future prime minister. In addition to Abbas's refusal to provide a list ofcabinet that will be submitted to parliament.

Fatah now controls the West Bank, wanted to be Prime Minister Salam Fayyadremained entrenched in his position. While Hamas itself refused it, though Fayyadcame from Hamas.