Palestinian unity government will reject violence: Abbas
Ramallah, Palestinian Territories (AFP) April 26, 2014 - Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas said Saturday the new unity government he is set to head with the backing of Hamas would reject violence and recognise Israel and existing agreements. Israel, however, slammed his speech to the Palestine Liberation Organisation's Central Council as a "coup de grace" to the peace process. The PLO body had convened to chart a course of action after Israel ... more

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