(Washington Post) Scott Wilson - Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas notified Hamas officials Saturday that he would accept their proposed cabinet even though its program does not endorse previous agreements or peace initiatives that recognize Israel. Ismail Haniyeh, whom Hamas designated to become prime minister, said the PA parliament would approve the new ministers Wednesday, a day after Israel's national elections.
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