West Bank - Palestinian Premier Resigns; Hamas Victory Anticipated

Ramallah, West Bank - Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia and his Cabinet ministers submitted their resignations as the Islamic militant group Hamas appeared to have captured a large majority of seats in the Palestinian elections.

U/D: 07:58
An aide to Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called to say that the United States will continue to support him and his policies.

U/D: 09:01
Hamas leader says Islamic militans are ready to extend cease-fire if Israel reciprocates.

U/D: 09:28
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says U.S. position on Hamas as a terrorist organization has not changed despite election results.


U/D: 10:12
Hamas supporters clash with Fatah loyalists outside Palestinian parliament, with both sides throwing stones and breaking windows.

U/D: 12:31
Its now confirmed, Islamic militant group Hamas won a majority 76 seats and Fatah has won 43 seats in the 132-member parliament, in the Palestinian general elections, official results confirm.

U/D: 15:59
Israeli government statement says, it will not negotiate with a Palestinian government that includes Hamas members.