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Prime Minister Ehud Olmert welcoming PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas to his Jerusalem residence for a meeting Sunday. (GPO)
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Hamas: No connection between Shalit release, formation of unity gov't
By Gideon Alon, Yoav Stern and Aluf Benn, Haaretz Correspondents and News Agencies

Officials in Hamas have said that the creation of the new Palestinian unity government and the release of abducted Israel Defense Forces soldier Gilad Shalit are in no way connected to one another, Israel Radio reported Monday.

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas told Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during their meeting Sunday that he would make an effort to secure the release of Shalit as soon as possible, and perhaps before the formation of the new PA unity government.

Olmert and Abbas met face to face in the Prime Minister's Residence Jerusalem for more than two hours Sunday.
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According to the Prime Minister's Office, the meeting was conducted in a "positive atmosphere" and dealt primarly with ongoing issues.

The two leaders agreed to continue meeting on a regular basis in order "to discuss issues related to security, the war on terrorism, and improving the conditions in which Palestinians live," the PMO said.

Senior Abbas aide Mohammed Dahlan said the meeting was difficult and produced no agreements.

Dahlan said the Palestinians called on Olmert to ease travel restrictions in the West Bank by removing roadblocks, and to release sick and elderly Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, but Olmert made no promises.

The prime minister promised that, beginning at the end of the month, the Karni goods crossing would begin operating on extended hours in order to handle of the transport of goods into and out of the Gaza Strip without delays.

Olmert reiterated his commitment to the two-state solution, in accordance with his Sde Boker address several months ago.

According to PMO sources, Abbas told the prime minister that he supports the three principles laid out by the so-called Quartet of Middle East negotiators, according to which the PA government must recognize Israel, renounce terror and abide by prior agreements.

The PA chairman also accepted Israel's security demands, namely the release of Shalit, a halt to the ongoing Qassam rocket fire, and prevention of arms smuggling into the Gaza Strip.

Abbas asked Olmert to uphold the Gaza cease-fire, although he agreed that the truce is dependant on the actions of the PA.

Olmert told Abbas that Israel would not discuss expanding the truce to the West Bank until it is fully implemented in the Gaza Strip.

The prime minister also told Abbas that not only would Israel not recognize the PA unity government unless it agrees to the Quartet demands, Israel would not hold contacts with Fatah ministers serving in the unity government. In essence, Olmert told Abbas not to appoint Fatah officials who are in contact with Israel, in order to prevent the contacts from being terminated.

Olmert also asked Abbas how the $100 million in tax revenues that Israel transferred to the PA in recent months was spent. Israeli officials have said that a large portion of the funds was used to pay the salaries of members of the PA security forces, instead of being used to reform the security forces.

The two sides agreed that aides to Olmert and Abbas would hold another meeting this week, during which the Palestinians will explain how the funds were used.

Abbas also said he would like to renew the activities of the joint Israeli-Palestinian committees, although at Olmert is refusing for the time being.

The meeting was Abbas and Olmert's second round of talks in less than a month, and comes weeks after Abbas' Fatah movement and the ruling Hamas reached an agreement at a summit in Mecca to form a unity government.

Abbas had planned to ask Olmert to view the new PA unity government "as a positive step," his aide said.

Heading into the meeting, which got underway at Olmert's official residence in Jerusalem a little after 5 P.M., both sides acknowledged that prospects for a breakthrough in peace efforts were slim.

A senior Abbas aide also played down expectations of the talks, saying earlier Sunday that, "We don't expect any results."

Olmert and Abbas walked into the residence together. The two leaders, flanked by their aides, sat on opposite sides of a conference table as the talks began. Olmert smiled to TV cameras in the room as he exchanged pleasantries with Abbas.

Israel Radio reported that the first part of the talks would see Israeli and Palestinian teams, headed by Olmert and Abbas, confer, after which the two leaders would have a one-on-one parley.

Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said the group expected Abbas "not to yield to Israeli and U.S. pressure." The ruling Islamist movement has insisted that it will not recognize Israel.

According to Palestinian sources, the meeting is in line with a U.S. request for Olmert and Abbas to hold regular meetings.

The last talks, on February 19, were also hosted by Olmert.

But the prime minister has said that "according to the principle of reciprocity," he does not rule out holding future meetings in Palestinian territory.

Hours before the summit, Olmert said Sunday that Israel was willing to treat the 2002 Saudi peace initiative "seriously," and said he supports a regional summit to discuss the plan.


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      17.   Well done Ehud! 12:49  |  David 11/03/07
      18.   A chance for redemption 12:51  |  positivity 11/03/07
      19.   #16 An Inflammed Paul Harris Rebuked 12:53  |  Hani 11/03/07
      20.   THE AUTHOR OF THE ARTICLE DELIBE- 12:56  |  Vladimir 11/03/07
      21.   WHAT IS THE FRUIT OF HUMANISM ?? 13:10  |  Bill. 11/03/07
      22.   WHAT IS THE FRUIT FROM THE ROOT OF OSLO ?? 13:13  |  Bill. 11/03/07
      23.   THE COUNSEL OF THE HEATHEN ??? 13:17  |  Bill. 11/03/07
      24.   Yes Esther,replacing you by a "pal refugee" as called by the S.In 13:21  |  Absolute Sweden 11/03/07
      25.   #8 nadav 13:25  |  Racon-tour 11/03/07
      26.   WHERE`S THE ISRAEL PEACE PLAN? 13:26  |  Bongo 11/03/07
      27.   THE COUNSEL OF THE WICKED ?? 13:27  |  Bill. 11/03/07
      28.   Olmert, we salute you !! 13:34  |  Swiss (Dino) 11/03/07
      29.   Rubbish. Olmert`s not serious till he talks without pre-condition 13:39  |  Michael 11/03/07
      30.   good for you hani WHY SO AGGRIEVED?? 13:44  |  paul harris 11/03/07
      31.   Hani & Co Palestinians had all the land they want in 1966 13:45  |  Jabadini 11/03/07
      32.   #1 MARYLIN RIGHT FOR CHANGE OLMERT IS ACRETIN !! 13:46  |  paul harris 11/03/07
      33.   Syrian 13:48  |  Syrian Patriot 11/03/07
      34.   #28 Swiss 13:52  |  Bongo 11/03/07
      35.   This man is a liar, his country is a lie, his army is criminal, 13:57  |  KA 11/03/07
      36.   This man is a liar, his country is a lie, his army is criminal, 13:57  |  KA 11/03/07
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      38.   Marilyn 14:17  |  Chachmeister 11/03/07
      39.   KHALID.Getting worried?Peace.You can seriously kill each other 14:19  |  PETERSM 11/03/07
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      41.   #19 Hey Paul Harris; are you ruffling 14:41  |  ballistic 11/03/07
      42.   The moustrap to hell 14:41  |  Brod 11/03/07
      43.   #35 - and I guess you`re a Muslim ? 14:43  |  redmike 11/03/07
      44.   #23 Hey Bill; wonderful quote, yessiree! 14:43  |  ballistic 11/03/07
      45.   TIME FOR ACTION BY ABBAS 14:47  |  Ian 11/03/07
      46.   #26 - I have no idea what you`re talking about but 14:49  |  redmike 11/03/07
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      48.   # 34 Bongo 15:06  |  Swiss (Dino) 11/03/07
      49.   This may be the Palis last chance in the world`s eye 15:10  |  The Equalizer 11/03/07
      50.   #20, Peace-hating Vladimir 15:16  |  Fritz 11/03/07
      51.   Comparing Hamas to Hitler - UNDERSTAND 15:17  |  Ahmed 11/03/07
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      61.   SELLOUT!! 16:04  |  שילוה 11/03/07
      62.   Saudi "peace" plan, de-Orwellized 16:11  |  MG 11/03/07
      63.   37 16:12  |  zionist forever 11/03/07
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      74.   MORE HASBARA - YES TO PEACE BUT.. 18:16  |  Greg 11/03/07
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      80.   # 58 B 18:44  |  Lynn 11/03/07
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      98.   Thanks 21:28  |  From the Moon 11/03/07
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      100.   government 21:43  |  michaelis 11/03/07
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      109.   #105 Clickfool 22:56  |  Chachmeister 11/03/07
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      120.   #29 Michael UK 00:26  |  * BEN JABO 12/03/07
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      138.   #111 Umkahlil 05:11  |  KT 12/03/07
      139.   KA-#35-You`re delusional 05:30  |  Daniel Leopold 12/03/07
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      142.   AHMED YOU KNOW HISTORY 05:55  |  TOBIA 12/03/07
      143.   IT WILL BE DESTROYED. 06:48  |  arab 12/03/07
      144.   Daniel Leopold.The bottom line is Islamic rule in the M.E.and - 07:23  |  PETER SM 12/03/07
      145.   Marilyn is a cretin 07:27  |  Clickfool 12/03/07
      146.   #4 Hani 07:36  |  Alex 12/03/07
      147.   PETER SM-#144-The bottom line is Islamic rule in the M.E.and 07:40  |  Daniel Leopold 12/03/07
      148.   #4 Hani 07:42  |  Alex 12/03/07
      149.   #12 Hani 07:51  |  Peacelover 12/03/07
      150.   #29 07:53  |  Peacelover 12/03/07
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      155.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      156.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      157.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      158.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      159.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      160.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      161.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
      162.   #132, Tosefta 08:03  |  Cipora Julianna Kohn 12/03/07
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      165.   Daft Fake Clickfool # 145 09:12  |  Clickfool 12/03/07
      166.   # 10 oh paul! now stop that! 09:58  |  eric 12/03/07
      167.   # 12 you really think so, hani?; i always thought he was just... 10:03  |  eric 12/03/07
      168.   If either Hamas or Abbas who represents them 10:15  |  Leah Yavin 12/03/07
      169.   # 106 lol...just cuz it`s you paul 10:21  |  eric 12/03/07
      170.   # 115 peter and "OUR INTELLIGENCE" 10:24  |  eric 12/03/07
      171.   3`s 154-162...cipora julianna kohn 10:27  |  eric 12/03/07
      172.   #1 mad marilyn 10:31  |  Ari ben Yisrael 12/03/07
      173.   #95 Joseph E, and the meaning of words 10:33  |  Johnboy 12/03/07
      174.   #90 Hey ballistic; do you think anybody 10:42  |  Ari ben Yisrael 12/03/07
      175.   Abbas the Idiot 11:18  |  Michael Domb 12/03/07
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      177.   re: David #72 11:29  |  Paulo 12/03/07
      178.   re: Joseph #95 11:37  |  Paulo 12/03/07
      179.   re: Vittorio #136 11:41  |  Paulo 12/03/07
      180.   #151 this is what is going on deserves not less 11:51  |  arab 12/03/07
      181.   #143 don`t rush it, it is coming 11:54  |  arab 12/03/07
      182.   Paulo - It seems that you are the same person 11:55  |  Geulah 12/03/07
      183.   new oold Saudi plans 12:32  |  Hilda 12/03/07
      184.   # 132 Tosefta 12:50  |  Lynn 12/03/07
      185.   IT`S ABOUT TIME 12:53  |  indrajaya 12/03/07
      186.   # 175 hey michael... 12:55  |  eric 12/03/07
      187.   Are you walking through the right path P1 14:24  |  Alberto Cohen 12/03/07
      188.   Are you walking through the right path P2 14:26  |  Alberto Cohen 12/03/07
      189.   Are you walking through the right path P3 14:28  |  Alberto Cohen 12/03/07
      190.   Cipora, Re :Education 18:35  |  Dutch 12/03/07
      191.   # 174 to ari ben yisrael 20:34  |  eric 12/03/07
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