Abbas’ government tries to counter the influence of Hamas, not by trying to boost its ever-undeserved “moderate” credentials, but by demonstrating its zeal for Islamic law. Sharia Alert. By Dalia Nammari for the Associated Press: RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) – A new squad of morality police has begun detaining Palestinians who eat or drink in … Continue reading New Piety Squad Patrols Ramallah