In his address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) stated that a coalition government with Hamas will indeed recognize Israel’s right to exist, in compliance with the demands of the international community.
Abu Mazen, whose Fatah Party was ousted from power by Hamas in the last PA legislative election, insists a new unity government will meet another demand and honor all previously signed agreements with Israel, including the 1993 Oslo Agreement.
Abu Mazen also announced that captive soldier Gilad Shalit will be released by Hamas ahead of the formation of the government, stating his release is a pre-condition to Fatah’s inclusion in the coalition.
Abbas' statements at the UN are part of an attempt to remove a monetary freeze on PA aid imposed by the international community, when the Hamas terror group ascended to legislative power in the PA administration.
Hamas PM Says No Deal
PA Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has stated and emphasized conflicting remarks, insisting that he and his Hamas Party will never recognize Israel, and he will only adhere to agreements that “serve Palestinian interests.”
Quartet Demands Recognition of Israel
The Quartet Forum composed of the United States, European Union (EU), United Nations and Russia this week released a statement in favor of the formation of a PA unity coalition. The EU has expressed a willingness to renew funding to the PA, but America remains more cautious, waiting to see if a new PA coalition would indeed meet Quarted demands to fully recognize the State of Israel.
No Explanation for Conflicting Policy Statements
Both in Jerusalem and Washington, there are no official explanations for the discrepancies in the statements of PA Chairman Abbas, and PA Prime Minister Haniyeh. Despite the more moderate statements of Fatah leader Abbas, Hamas continues to promote hard-line anti-Israel policies, which include using terrorism as a legitimate means towards achieving PA objectives.
In the meantime, Arab leaders at the UN General Assembly are urging the international body to become involved in attempting to restore peace efforts between Israel and the PA. Israeli officials insist there are enough groups focused on this goal, and UN involvement is unneccessary.
Abu Mazen, whose Fatah Party was ousted from power by Hamas in the last PA legislative election, insists a new unity government will meet another demand and honor all previously signed agreements with Israel, including the 1993 Oslo Agreement.
Abu Mazen also announced that captive soldier Gilad Shalit will be released by Hamas ahead of the formation of the government, stating his release is a pre-condition to Fatah’s inclusion in the coalition.
Abbas' statements at the UN are part of an attempt to remove a monetary freeze on PA aid imposed by the international community, when the Hamas terror group ascended to legislative power in the PA administration.
Hamas PM Says No Deal
PA Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh has stated and emphasized conflicting remarks, insisting that he and his Hamas Party will never recognize Israel, and he will only adhere to agreements that “serve Palestinian interests.”
Quartet Demands Recognition of Israel
The Quartet Forum composed of the United States, European Union (EU), United Nations and Russia this week released a statement in favor of the formation of a PA unity coalition. The EU has expressed a willingness to renew funding to the PA, but America remains more cautious, waiting to see if a new PA coalition would indeed meet Quarted demands to fully recognize the State of Israel.
No Explanation for Conflicting Policy Statements
Both in Jerusalem and Washington, there are no official explanations for the discrepancies in the statements of PA Chairman Abbas, and PA Prime Minister Haniyeh. Despite the more moderate statements of Fatah leader Abbas, Hamas continues to promote hard-line anti-Israel policies, which include using terrorism as a legitimate means towards achieving PA objectives.
In the meantime, Arab leaders at the UN General Assembly are urging the international body to become involved in attempting to restore peace efforts between Israel and the PA. Israeli officials insist there are enough groups focused on this goal, and UN involvement is unneccessary.