Formation of Palestinian reconciliation government on hold until after September UN statehood vote

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Hamas said its reconciliation accord with Fatah was blocked by disagreement over a proposed national unity government for the Palestinian Authority. A senior Hamas official said the disagreements concern the nomination of a prime minister as well as legislature approval.

On June 29, Fatah and Hamas were reported to have agreed to delay the formation of the unity government until after the expected United Nations vote on Palestinian statehood in September. The official Saudi Press Agency said PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas relayed the proposal to Hamas through Turkey, which has sought to resolve obstacles. more

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