Gary Fitleberg, October 9, 2004

Delegates from Islamic nations are attempting to weaken a U.N. Security Council proposal that would define terrorism, The New York Sun reported.

Representatives from Algeria and Pakistan have urged the sponsors of the resolution to delete a provision giving the U.N. authority to compile a list of terrorist organizations, fearing that such a document may include groups like Hamas that carry out attacks on Israelis.

Gary Fitleberg is a Political Analyst specializing in International Relations with emphasis on Middle East affairs.

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