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March 10, 2009       Share:    

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUSL971556520090309

Palestinian Unity Talks Face Low Expectations

[Reuters] Nidal al-Mughrabi - Divided over policy toward Israel and control of Gaza reconstruction aid, rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah began unity talks in Cairo on Tuesday. Palestinian political analysts said Hamas agreed to the talks to try to overcome its isolation by the West over the group's refusal to recognize Israel, renounce violence and accept existing interim peace deals. Hamas official Ayman Taha said: "Gaza reconstruction is important but we are not required in return to cede our principles or recognize Israel, because that will never happen."

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