Subscribe to Print Edition | Sun., July 13, 2008 Tamuz 10, 5768 | | Israel Time: 22:40 (EST+7) web haaretz.com   Back to Homepage Rosner's Domain Diplomacy Defense Jewish World Opinion National Print Edition Car Rental Books Peres Conference Business Real Estate Easy Start Travel Week's End Anglo File

Last update - 17:35 13/07/2008 Hamas chief Meshal calls for Palestinian reconciliation By Reuters Tags: Fatah, Khaled Meshal, Yemen  Hamas leader Khaled Meshal called on Sunday for the resumption of Yemeni-brokered efforts to reconcile rival Palestinian factions and Yemen said a meeting could be held in the Gulf state of Qatar. "We support talks to resume the Palestinian dialogue on the basis of the Yemeni initiative with the aim of restoring the Palestinian situation in Gaza and the West Bank to what it was before and remedying all the causes that led to the Palestinian dispute," Meshal told reporters. Tensions between Hamas and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah faction have been high since the Islamist movement routed the more secular Fatah forces from the Gaza Strip in June 2007 and wrested control of the territory of 1.5 million people. Advertisement Abbas dismissed a Hamas-led Palestinian unity government after the Gaza takeover. "We support reconciliation," Meshal said after meeting Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh. Several attempts by Arab leaders have failed to heal the rift between Abbas and Hamas. Yemen tried to broker a deal in March. The "Sanaa Declaration", endorsed by both parties, called for a resumption of dialogue, but efforts appeared to collapse the same day over whether Hamas should cede control of Gaza before formal talks. The Yemeni initiative also called for the creation of a fresh unity government and the reform of security forces. After meeting Meshal, Saleh said Qatar could host future talks to reconcile the Palestinians, as it did successfully with Lebanese politicians earlier this year, when a political crisis had brought rivals to the brink of a new civil war. "God willing, we will be fortunate enough to have Qatar host a Palestinian-Palestinian meeting," he said. There was no immediate comment available from Qatar. Many Palestinians fear that a failure to end the factional division soon could make it more permanent and in turn render Abbas' talks with Israel on Palestinian statehood close to irrelevant. Hamas opposes Abbas' U.S.-brokered peace talks with Israel. Bookmark to del.icio.us   History undersea Israeli lifeguard stumbles upon ancient relic during morning swim. Elections, Hebrew style U.S. presidential hopefuls use Hebrew to woo the Jewish community.   1.   I said NO. Gaza is enough for Hamas 18:10  |  17 13/07/08   2.   Without Bush 18:43  |  US Observer 13/07/08   3.   Fatah=Hamas 20:32  |  Jean Van Daem 13/07/08   4.   war 20:33  |  Harry 13/07/08   5.   Guess Assad has asked Meshal to pack his bags. 21:13  |  Stephen. 13/07/08   6.   The situation is hairy, Harry. 21:16  |  Absolute Israel 13/07/08

Read & React Tehran slams McCain for saying cigarettes could be used to kill Iranians Responses: 103 Report: U.S. official says Israel has 'amber light' for Iran strike Responses: 175 Yossi Verter: However we look at 'Olmert Tours' affair, woe to us Responses: 51 Muslim charities targeted by Israel do more than fund terror Responses: 54 Zvi Bar'el: France is a friend of the Arabs because U.S. is a friend of Israel Responses: 31 Rosner's Domain Attacking Iran to get the world's attention? U.S. pressures Israel: No bombing of Iran (WTR) Did Mossad chief Meir Dagan pay a visit to the White House? (WTR) On Iraq, Obama draws to the ground of reality More Headlines 19:52 Ron Arad's family gets previously unseen photos of missing IAF navigator 21:06 Olmert vows to free Palestinian prisoners regardless of swap deals 22:26 Attorney General: It is not my job to oust prime ministers 13:58 ANALYSIS / The latest allegations, what now? 22:35 PM aide: Israel has no intention of giving Hezbollah Shaba 13:26 Report: Pentagon official says Israel has 'amber light' for Iran strike 21:36 Jewish leaders in Germany slam Holocaust omission from citizenship test 21:37 Olmert relays to Assad: Israel is serious in Syria peace efforts 22:27 IDF colonel seriously injured in parachuting accident 20:21 Israeli lifeguard stumbles upon ancient relic during morning swim 15:11 Settler arrested in failed rocket attack on Palestinian town 22:17 Gaza militants fire 2 mortar shells at Israel in further truce violation 10:00 U.S. presidential hopefuls use Hebrew to woo Jewish voters 12:28 'Murderer! You're a disgrace to the religion,' slain lawyer's mom tells alleged killer Previous Editions Select Day 11 jul 10 jul 09 jul 08 jul 07 jul 06 jul 04 jul 03 jul 02 jul 01 jul 30 jun 29 jun

Special Offers Advertisement Fattal Hotel Chain Perfectly located hotels on best resorts of Israel. Israel's Premier Real Estate Website www. israel-property.com Dan Hotels Israel Live the Legend & experience an Unforgettable Summer Vacation Yossi Avrahami Presents: New Luxurious Projects in North Tel Aviv & Eilat Holyland Park Jerusalem Apartment Tower World Class Luxury Right In the heart of Tel-Aviv The Meier on Rothschild tower Your vacation starts here Israel Travel Center Guaranteed Lowest Rates Hebrew Summer courses From $39.95 ISRAEL BONDS Build Israel Israel bonds - a multi-purpose way to celebrate Israel's 60th Eldan Rent a Car Israel's leading car rental company offers you a 20% discount on all online reservations Junkyard Junk a car - get free towing nationwide and a tax-deductible receipt

Home | TV | Print Edition | Diplomacy | Opinion | Arts & Leisure | Sports | Jewish World | Underground | Site rules |

Real Estate in Israel | Travel to Israel with Haaretz | Hotels Israel | Restaurants Israel | Tourist attractions Israel | Shops Israel

birthright Israel | Search engine marketing

Haaretz.com, the online edition of Haaretz Newspaper in Israel, offers real-time breaking news, opinions and analysis from Israel and the Middle East. Haaretz.com provides extensive and in-depth coverage of Israel, the Jewish World and the Middle East, including defense, diplomacy, the Arab-Israeli conflict, the peace process, Israeli politics, Jerusalem affairs, international relations, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, the Palestinian Authority, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, the Israeli business world and Jewish life in Israel and the Diaspora.

© Copyright  Haaretz. All rights reserved