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Arab League welcomes Palestinian reconciliation breakthrough

CAIRO, June 7 (KUNA) -- The Arab League welcomed Thursday the breakthrough achieved in the Palestinian reconciliation talks held in Cairo Wednesday.
Palestinian rival factions Fatah and Hamas agreed here on Wednesday on the ministerial lineup of the national consensus government.
In press statements, Arab League's Assistant Secretary General for Palestine Affairs Ambassador Mohamed Subeih said that pan-Arab organization have exerted strenuous efforts to achieve a breakthrough in this important issue since the deadly clashes between Hamas and Fatah in mid 2007.
Subeih also lauded the pivotal role played by Egypt to help achieve reconciliation between Palestinian rivals at this critical point in time.
He added that the Palestinian people are yearning to see such a reconciliation agreement turn into a reality.
Subeih urged Arab countries and the international community to help the Palestinians achieve this goal. (end) zab.mfm.ibi KUNA 071850 Jun 12NNNN