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...over-stretched U.S., but also Israel, the only nuclear power of the region, and a indefatigable antagonist of Teheran. Yet, such a move would assure full-fledged war with the theocracy, and the latter’s main power lies not in Shehab-3 missiles that can reach Jerusalem, but in the power it has over oil prices, everyone’s Achilles’ heel. Furthermore, leaders like Ayatollah Khamenei thoroughly enjoy dramatic victim roles on the international stage to further domestic support for their despotic dominance...
...East Jerusalem, controlled by Israel but claimed by Palestinians as the capital of their future state, the sentiment was the same. "I hope Hamas does well," said Haytham Rajabi, 22, handing out leaflets for an independent candidate outside a voting station. "I get paid to give these out but my heart is with Hamas. They're a very good movement: clean and strong. They can be tough with the Israeli occupiers...
...City of Jerusalem, holy to Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, voter turnout Wednesday morning was low. Election observers and Palestinian party officials said that many voters were intimidated by the presence of Israeli security forces, and feared that by voting in Palestinian elections they may be forced to give up the right to live in Jerusalem - an idea Israel says is unfounded. Two hours after the start of polling just 17 people had voted at the small Jaffa Gate post office. The most exciting action came when Israeli settlers and right-wing politicians turned up to protest the fact that...
...will not make the same mistakes of the past," he said, when I mention that many Palestinians seem tired of corruption. "We are the party that will raise the flag of Palestine in this place again." Was he happy that Hamas activists were staying away from some East Jerusalem polling stations to avoid trouble with Israeli security forces? "Every organization should be here of course," he said quickly. "We are a democratic people. I don't think in your country that the government would want the opposition to be scared to campaign. Democracy is the right to vote, even...
...based U.S. Institute of Peace last week showed 60% now oppose the use of violence-Hamas is not ready to renounce its tactics, including suicide bombings. "Any right without force to protect it will be a right lost," says Sheikh Abu Tir, 55, a leading Hamas candidate in east Jerusalem...