P.L.O. Rejects Proposed Platform of Hamas, Now Set to Take Power
The Palestine Liberation Organization on Wednesday rejected the proposed platform of the militant Islamic group Hamas, reflecting the internal Palestinian political tensions as Hamas prepares to assume power. In a related political development, Hamas leaders said the Palestinian legislature would convene Monday for a vote of confidence on the new cabinet. Since Hamas has an outright majority in the new legislature, it is sure to win any such vote. Full Story