Israel to arm Abbas presidential force
Israel has decided to authorise deliveries of light weapons and ammunition to the presidential guard loyal to moderate Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas, Interior Minister Ronni Bar-On has revealed. “The weapons for which we have authorised transfer are for Abu Mazen’s presidential guard,” Bar-On told public radio. “We still hope we can engage in negotiations in order to reach an agreement with the Palestinians rather than having to act unilaterally,” he added. Full Story