Monday, November 06, 2006

Hamas and Fatah Leaders in Government Talks

Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas, and Prime Minister Ismail Haniya failed Monday in their efforts to finalize a deal on a national unity government but planned to try again on Tuesday, aides said.

In another development, Israel began withdrawing tanks and other armored vehicles late Monday night from the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanun, Palestinian security officials said. The Israeli forces entered the town six days ago to halt Palestinian rocket fire and clashed daily with Palestinian militants.

It was not clear if all or just some of the Israeli forces were leaving, and the Israeli military did not immediately comment.
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