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    April 07, 2012

Hamas Hangs 3 Palestinians

   VOA News

   The Hamas rulers of the Gaza Strip say they have executed three
   Palestinians.
   Hamas officials say the men - a Gazan found guilty of collaborating
   with Israel and two convicted murderers - were hanged Saturday.
   The Interior Ministry did not release the men's names.
   Under local law, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas must approve all
   execution orders, but Hamas refuses to conduct such consultations.
   Hamas seized control of the coastal strip on the Mediterranean Sea in
   2007.

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