Fatah marks its 48th anniversary Fatah supporters celebrated in Jerusalem the 48th anniversary of the founding of the Palestinian movement It was a rare occasion for the ancient city which is controlled by Israel and normally refuses to allow Palestinian demonstrations. Fatah, the largest group in the Palestinian Liberation Organisation was born on January 1 1964. The recent upgrading of the Palestinians" diplomatic standing by the United Nations has given many Palestinian officials renewed confidence in their ongoing fight. One PLO Central Committee member said Fatah will not over react and exploit the rights they obtained at the UN. But Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas used the anniversary to promise 2013 would see the implementation of Palestinian independence. Celebrations also took place in Hebron in the West Bank and in Gaza. Permission there was given by the party's fierce opponents Hamas who seized control of the strip in 2007. More about: Fatah, Mideast, West Bank