Young Hamas supporters are surrounded by Hamas and Palestinian flags as they put the last touches on preparations for today's celebrations. Photo from Radio Free EuropeHamas Celebrates 22nd Anniversary Since Founding -- The BBC
Tens of thousands of Palestinians have turned out in the Gaza Strip to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the founding of the Islamist group Hamas.
Hamas leader Ismail Haniya said the organisation would not recognise Israel and would not stop fighting.
Supporters filled the streets, waving banners and portraits of assassinated Hamas founder Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
The event comes almost year after a deadly three-week conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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