Palestinian Reconciliation Talks Break Up, No Deal Mar 20, 2009
Wasel Abu Youssef of the Palestine Liberation Front says major issues remain unresolved, including the setup of an interim government _ a key condition to reconstructing the Gaza Strip after Israel's recent offensive. Another unresolved issue is to what extent Hamas would abide by past accords with Israel. (Newsmax)
Hamas: Palestinians agree on interim unity gov't Mar 19, 2009
Earlier in the day, Egypt's official MENA news agency quoted Wasel Abu-Youssef, the Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Front (PLF), as saying that the higher supervision and guidance committee agreed that the would-be government "be a transitional national unity one." ... The higher supervision and guidance committee agreed that the would-be government "be a transitional national unity one," said Wasel Abu-Youssef, the Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Front (PLF), quoted... (Xinhuanet, China)
UNITY STILL ELUSIVE Mar 16, 2009
The groups agreed on holding presidential and legislative elections by Jan. 25, 2010, Wasil Abou Youssef, secretary-general of the Palestine Liberation Front, told Egypt's state-run Middle East News Agency. But participants said differences remained between Fatah and Hamas on whether the unity cabinet that would emerge from the talks be composed of political groups or non-partisan technocrats, as demanded by Western powers and Egypt. (AlertNet)
Palestinian talks falter Mar 15, 2009
Wasil Abu Yusef, from the Palestine Liberation Front, told state news agency Mena that an agreement, if reached, would be announced on 22 March. Abbas is expected to attend, he said. (iAfrica.com)
