Palestinian security chief promises action on violence

The top Palestinian security commander promised swift action to stop violence against Israel today after a suicide bombing in Gaza disrupted fledgling efforts by Mahmoud Abbas to coax militants into halting their attacks.

News elected Palestinian President Abbas, who is under tremendous pressure by Israel to take action, is holding truce talks with Islamic militants in Gaza. However, the Hamas suicide bombing, which killed an Israeli security agent and wounded eight last night, clouded his prospects.