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CRI听力:Abbas Names Palestinian PM to Head New Government

2014-06-06来源:CRI

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has asked Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah to head a new national unity government.

The announcement comes after the feuding Hamas and Fatah parties agreed on a reconciliation pact last month.

"This is a letter of assignment to our brother Dr. Rami Hamdallah, an order to form the new transitional government. I wish him success in the difficult task which he will undertake."

However the two sides have yet to publish a list of ministers.

It is reported that disputes remain primarily over who should be foreign minister.

Officials say a list of names is pending Abbas's final approval this week.

Fatah and Hamas developed separate governments after Hamas seized control of Gaza in 2007.

Earlier, Israel suspended U.S.-sponsored peace talks with the Palestinians after Abbas agreed to the unity pact with Hamas, which is viewed by Israel as a terrorist group.

Israel has threatened Abbas's administration with financial sanctions if he pursues the deal.