Fatah official survives attempted hit

[Behind the Aegis]

Efforts to resume coalition talks between Fatah and Hamas suffered a major setback on Wednesday when an attempt was made to assassinate a senior Fatah leader in the Gaza Strip.

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas, who returned to the Strip on Wednesday from a brief visit to Saudi Arabia, said the attempt to kill Abu Ali Shaheen, a former PA minister, underscored the need for a Palestinian unity government.

A planned meeting between Abbas and PA Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh was postponed in the aftermath of the attack. Sources close to Abbas said the meeting could take place as early as Thursday.

"We need a unity government that will tackle the state of anarchy and lawlessness in our areas," Abbas told reporters after visiting Shaheen at the Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza City. "There are many forces that are playing with fire and harm our national interests. A unity government will be able to solve most of the problems."

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[madrchsod]

1. the trifecta-bush,olmert,and abbas

none of these guys have a clue on what to do.is this the best there is? god help us all if they are

[breakaleg]

2. At least now we know why they didn't want to negotitate. They were busy

organizing a hit. In the US I believe that's called attempted murder and is a crime.

[Behind the Aegis]

3. I am shocked!

You mean you think that Hamas wasn't really wanting to negotiate?

Oh wait....you think that it was a "hit" by Israel. I guess you didn't read the article.