Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas’ exiled leader Khaled Mashaal spoke to each other for the first time in months Thursday in what officials said was a sign that the rivals are close to forming a coalition government. The renewed talks also signaled that Hamas may be hesitant to act on its threat to resume attacks on Israel following this week’s deadly Israeli artillery barrage in the northern Gaza Strip. Full Story
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