 AP Photo The agreement between Fatah and Hamas marks the end of a long period of cooperation and negotiation between Israelis and Palestinians. TAGGED: Khaled Meshaal, Palestinian Authority, West Bank, Gaza Strip, Mahmoud Abbas, Fatah, Hamas, Palestine, IsraelRECOMMENDED ARTICLES| In a sense, circumstances have taken Fayyad back in time - from the prime minister who would lead his people to independence to the finance minister struggling to balance the books. more ›› |
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