Abbas Aides: U.S. Pledges End to Embargo

[Gunny]

By KARIN LAUB Associated Press Writer
RAMALLAH, West Bank Jun 16, 2007 (AP)

The United States strengthened its offer of support for President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday, telling him an international aid embargo against the Palestinians would end as soon as he forms a new government without Hamas, aides to Abbas said. There was no immediate U.S. confirmation.

Hundreds of Fatah gunmen stormed Hamas-controlled institutions across the West Bank, seeking revenge for the Islamic group's takeover of the Gaza Strip.

cont ...http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=3285705

Looks like we're choosing a side.

 

[dilloduck]

Looks like we're choosing a side.

Same article says the Arab world supports Fatah too. I guess we all know who will be supporting Hamas.

 

[Annie]

Same article says the Arab world supports Fatah too. I guess we all know who will be supporting Hamas.

Iran and Syria. Hamas is looking at Hizbollah's successes and will emulate them.