Defense minister Barak denounces Liberman’s attacks on Abbas, warns of Hamas taking control of West Bank if Abbas’ PA collapses.
By YAAKOV LAPPIN, JPOST.COM STAFF
Defense Minister Ehud Barak over the weekend denounced Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman’s call for the ouster from office of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, claiming that if the PA regime were to lose influence, then the West Bank would come under Hamas control.
DEFENSE MINISTER Ehud Barak – Photo: REUTERS
Speaking to associates, Barak said, “Liberman’s comments on the Palestinian Authority and its head do not represent the policy of the Israeli government policy, and harm Israel’s interests. Continue Reading »
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