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18. Hamas plans to establish a body to replace the PLO
Date of source: Thursday, August 26, 1999
The Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, says it plans to establish a new "national body" before year’s end to replace the Palestine Liberation Organization, which it describes as obsolete.
13. Jordan prepared to relinquish authority of Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem
Date of source: Tuesday, August 31, 1999
Jordan is ready to relinquish its religious authority over Muslim holy sites in Jerusalem to the Palestinian National Authority, Prime Minister Abur-Ra’uf S. Rawabdeh has said.
41. Visit of Pope John Paul II is a good opportunity for Islam and Christianity to come closer
Date of source: Sunday, August 15, 1999
The Vatican has recently announced that Pope John Paul II will visit the holy places in the Middle East in March 2000. It is hoped that the visit will provide an opportunity for the Pope to meet with Muslims and that the meeting will enhance the knowledge and mutual appreciation and respect between...
5. Hamas gains at Fat-h’s expense
Date of source: Thursday, April 1, 1999 to Wednesday, April 7, 1999
Fat-h, the backbone of the Palestinian Authority (PA), suffered a significant setback in recent student elections in universities in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, in what some observers say reflects plummeting support among ordinary Palestinians for the policies of the PA led by President Yasser...

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