Hashemi cancels Gulf tour over Gaza incidents

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Vice President Tareq al-Hashemi has canceled his trip to several Gulf countries, scheduled to begin today, in light of the recent incidents in the Gaza Strip. “Hashemi has canceled his Gulf tour, scheduled to begin today with Kuwait, as a result of the Gaza incidents and to follow up on the ordeal of the Palestinian people,” according to a statement released by Hashemi’s office and received by IraqiNews.com. Nearly 200 people were reported dead after Israeli F-16 bombers launched a series of air strikes against multiple targets in the Hamas-run territories. SS (P) 1