Palestinian unity talks collapse

[OhioChick]

By MOHAMMED DARAGHMEH, Associated Press Writer
44 minutes ago

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Wednesday his efforts to reach a power-sharing agreement with the militant group Hamas have collapsed, raising concerns a deadlock will lead to more factional fighting after deadly weekend clashes.

But the Palestinian leader received a boost from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who promised the United States would do more to alleviate the plight of Palestinians.

"I told the president (Abbas) that we are very concerned, of course, about the humanitarian conditions in the Palestinian territories," she said. "I said to him that we would redouble our efforts to improve the conditions for the Palestinian people."

However, she gave few specifics on what steps the U.S. was prepared to take.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061005/ap_on_re_mi_ea/israel_palestinians

[Warren Stupidity]

1. No, really? I'm shocked.

Oh and getting support from Rice (War Criminal, USA) is not exactly going to help Abbas's position.

[wellst0nev0ter]

2. Another Failure Courtesy of CondiLIAR

Does she do anything right?

[NVMojo]

3. Rice: U.S. Eying Ways to Aid Palestinians

JERUSALEM (AP) -

Providing more humanitarian relief and freer movement across borders are ways the U.S. may be able to help improve the lives of Palestinians, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said after meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

The top U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that she hopes to revitalize and expand agreements made last year to help people and goods move with fewer restrictions across the borders with Israel and Egypt. Although she said she would like to increase resources for humanitarian relief, Rice made no specific pledge of U.S. aid.

"Those are the kinds of on-the-ground things that make it easier for the Palestinian people," Rice said.

more...

http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/w-me/2006/oct/04/100409988.html

[patrick t. cakes]

4. huh? ill be damned

really thought shed come through
on this one.