Abbas Outlaws Hamas Movement
RAMALLAH, West Bank, (AP) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday outlawed the Islamic militant Hamas movement, his office said. A formal announcement was to be released shortly, said aides in Abbas’ office. Abbas also swore in an emergency Cabinet, to replace the Hamas-Fatah coa
RAMALLAH, West Bank, (AP) – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday outlawed the Islamic militant Hamas movement, his office said.
A formal announcement was to be released shortly, said aides in Abbas’ office.
Abbas also swore in an emergency Cabinet, to replace the Hamas-Fatah coalition he dismantled after Hamas took control of the Gaza Strip by force.
The Cabinet is led by respected economist Salam Fayyad, who will also serve as finance minister.