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AMMAN, May 22 (KUNA) -- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas
stressed Sunday that Israel must accept Palestinian refugees' right to return
and get compensation for their displacement.
In a press conference following a meeting with Jordanian Prime Minister
Marouf Al-Bakhit, Abbas added that Israel should recognize East Jerusalem as a
part of the Arab occupied territories.
The Palestinian leader also noted that Hamas is part of the Palestinian
people and practicing opposition according to the democratic rules.
Abbas, however, said peace negotiations would be handled to the new unity
government.
The Palestinian President also expressed gratitude for Jordanian King
Abdullah II for his support to Palestinians and their cause.
For his part, Jordanian Premier underscored that the refugees' right to
return and the recognition of East Jerusalem as a capital for the future
Palestinian state are the most important issues that have to be included in
any peace deal. (end)
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