Abbas calls on Israeli Arabs to help mend Hamas-Fatah rift

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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas called on Israeli Arab leaders to mediate between Hamas and Fatah, and said he would accept any understandings that they would draw up, Israel Radio reported on Sunday.

 

According to the report, Abbas made the suggestion at a meeting Saturday night in Ramallah. Among those in attendance were Arab MKs, former Hadash MK Muhammad Barakei, members of the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel, municipal leaders, academics and businessmen.

 

Israel Radio quoted a participant at the meeting who said that Abbas authorized those at the meeting to mediate between the heads of Fatah and Hamas.

 

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