Hamas faces fresh world pressure
International pressure is mounting on the Hamas-led Palestinian Authority (PA) in the wake of a suicide bombing that killed nine people in Israel. Hamas described Monday’s bombing, carried out by the Islamic Jihad group, as an act of “self-defence”. The US labelled both as “terrorist” groups, and said the Palestinians risked further international isolation. Meanwhile, Japan has confirmed that it will halt new aid payments to the PA, adding to a financial crisis. Full Story