The Al Aqsa Martyrs Brigade in northern Gaza has graduated a new class of terrorists loyal to Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, the United States and Western countries term a "moderate" because of his declared intention to recognize Israel and stop terrorism.
The new militiamen said they intend "to continue armed resistance against the Israeli occupation," according to the Bethlehem-based Maan news agency, which is considered close to Abbas.