Abbas given chance for peace as Israel delays attacks

Israel decided to delay a major military offensive in the Gaza Strip today, to give new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas more time to act against militants.

Mon, 17 Jan, 2005 - 09:08
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Israel decided to delay a major military offensive in the Gaza Strip today, to give new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas more time to act against militants.

A senior government official said the decision came after a top PLO body urged armed groups to halt attacks on Israel.

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