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'Abbas step-down will help Palestinian cause'

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Ramallah : Palestine | 17 days ago  
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Abbas step-down will help Palestinian cause' Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:26:54 GMT Font size : Hamas says Mahmoud Abbas' departure from his position, as acting Palestinian Authority Chief will help the Palestinian cause. "There are many Palestinians who are ready to take on the responsibility...
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