PALESTINE
Troubles still far from over
Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas warned that key issues remain unresolved despite the Mecca agreement over a unity government.
On Feb. 12 Haniyeh said his government would resign, a formality to allow appointment of the new unity government. But first the disagreements must be worked out -- especially over control over the disparate armed forces.
The Japan Times Weekly: Feb. 17, 2007 (C) All rights reserved
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