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Abbas given power to form unity govt with Hamas

Top Palestinian leaders of President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah party today gave Abbas the go ahead to begin forming a unity government with the militant Hamas in an effort to end internal feuding and international isolation, a party member said.

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Israeli leaders play down Arafat assassination threats

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Israel has 'no immediate plan to kill Arafat' despite Sharon threat

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Arafat wants to bring terror groups into fold

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Arafat/Abbas struggle over new Cabinet

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Palestinian Cabinet row threatens to delay US peace plan for Mideast

Abbas still facing problems in forming Palestinian cabinet

Palestinian Prime Minister-in-waiting Mahmoud Abbas set out his list of Cabinet ministers today, expecting quick approval to trigger the presentation of a US-backed peace plan, but opposition to some of his choices emerged.

Mon, 14 Apr, 2003

Israel’s response to bombings is muted

ISRAEL yesterday barred a Palestinian delegation from attending a mid-east conference in London and closes three Palestinian universities — a muted response to the deadliest suicide attack in nearly a year.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2003

Tense stand-off as Arafat refuses to budge

Confined to a tiny section of his largely demolished command centre, Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has refused to hand over members of his entourage wanted by Israel.

Sun, 22 Sep, 2002

Arafat says Israel will never defeat the Palestinian cause

Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has said he is sure that the might of the Israeli army will never defeat the Palestinian’s fight for freedom and justice.

Sat, 06 Apr, 2002