Iran, Hamas welcome Obama presidency Leaders of Iran and Hamas expressed hope that Barack Obama would usher in a new era of relations between the United States and the Islamic world.
Five Kassams strike Negev Palestinian militants in Gaza fired five Kassam rockets into Israel, causing no injuries or damage.
Rice: Deal unlikely in Bush term Israel’s political turmoil has limited the prospects of a deal with the Palestinians before President Bush’s term ends, Condoleezza Rice said.
