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01/14/2005:

"Israel cuts ties with Abbas until he 'makes effort to stop terror'"

Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suspended ties with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Friday, until Abbas makes an effort to stop terror.

"Israel informed international leaders today that there will be no meetings with Abbas until he makes a real effort to stop the terror," said Sharon spokesman Assaf Shariv.
Full Article: haaretzdaily.com

Powell Demands Abbas Stop Terrorists

WASHINGTON (AP) - Faced with a sudden setback to Middle East peace prospects, Secretary of State Colin Powell insisted Friday that new Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas bring under control terror groups that are killing Israelis.

``He's got to get those terrorists under control,'' Powell said after six Israelis were killed in a bombing and shooting attack at a Gaza crossing. Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon responded by cutting all contact with Abbas.
Full Article: guardian.co.uk

What a farce. I wonder what Abbas gets in return for taking this job...or maybe he's just a chump.