Israel 'frees funds to boost Abbas'

The Israeli Cabinet today approved the release of frozen tax funds to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said, in a step to bolster the moderate Palestinian leader in his stand off against the Islamic militant group Hamas.

Israel 'frees funds to boost Abbas'

The Israeli Cabinet today approved the release of frozen tax funds to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, officials said, in a step to bolster the moderate Palestinian leader in his stand off against the Islamic militant group Hamas.

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert asked the Cabinet to release the funds as part of a package of moves in support of Abbas.

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