Abbas fails to get in touch with Hamas leaders in Gaza![]() November 16, 2012 - 21:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday, Nov 16, called for unity among rival Palestinian factions in light of Operation Pillar of Defense, but noted he has not been able to get in touch with Hamas leaders in Gaza, The Jerusalem Post reported. Describing the Israeli military operation as an attack on all Palestinians and not only Hamas, Abbas said now is the time for Palestinian reconciliation. The PA president added that Operation Pillar of Defense was intended to sabotage his bid to seek an upgrade of statehood status in the UN. Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |