Jordan’s king has endorsed a fledgling Palestinian reconciliation agreement that is meant to end a decade-old political and ideological split between rivals Hamas and Fatah.
King Abdullah II expressed support for the Egyptian-brokered deal after meeting Sunday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who heads Fatah.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, receives Jordan’s King Abdullah II at his headquarters, in the West Bank city of Ramallah, August 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Nasser Nasser, File)
The palace says that the king “affirmed Jordan’s full support for this agreement,” which it said would strengthen Palestinian unity. Jordan, which considers itself a key Mideast mediator, was not directly involved in reconciliation efforts.
Under an emerging deal, an Abbas-led government would run Gaza, but critical issues remain unresolved.
The US and Israel say an unrepentant Hamas cannot be part of a Palestinian government.
— AP
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