This just in from CBC News: Israel again rejects Palestinian unity government As Palestinian politicians convened on Saturday to endorse a new unity cabinet, Israel reiterated that it would not deal with the coalition formed by Fatah and Hamas.~~~
Israel's vice-premier, Shimon Peres, said the international community should stand firm in isolating the Palestinian government.
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Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas presented his government's platform at a parliamentary session held via video link set up in Gaza City and Ramallah. Palestinian leaders cannot meet in one place because of Israeli travel bans.
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After the speeches, the unity government won a confidence vote in parliament.
After the 83-3 vote was announced, politicians jumped up for a standing ovation. In all, the Palestinian parliament has 132 members, but 41 are in Israeli detention.
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