Thursday, April 24, 2014

Israel Suspends Peace Talks After Palestinian Reconciliation Deal

BREAKING NEWSThursday, April 24, 2014 11:16 AM EDT
Israel Suspends Peace Talks After Palestinian Reconciliation Deal
The Israel government decided on Thursday to suspend American-sponsored peace talks with the Palestinians because of the reconciliation agreement the Palestinians announced on Wednesday between two rival factions, one of which refuses to recognize Israel’s right to exist.
The Israelis said no talks would be held at least until the new unity government announced by the Palestinians taked shape, and that it would not it any circumstances negotiate with a government that was backed by Hamas, the militant Islamic faction it considers a terrorist group.
The move came after a six-hour meeting of top Israeli ministers.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/25/world/middleeast/israel.html?emc=edit_na_20140424

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