QUARTET SEEMS TO HOLD FIRM ON PALI GOVT. DEMANDS

Quartet: Palestinian Government Must Recognize Israel, Renounce Violence, Accept Past Agreements
A statement by the Middle East Quartet following its meeting in Berlin on Wednesday said: "The Quartet reaffirmed its statements regarding its support for a Palestinian government committed to non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the Roadmap." (United Nations)

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The Quartet has said it will withhold judgment on the unity coalition until its policies are known. British Prime Minister Tony Blair on Wednesday told PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas in London that the new Palestinian unity government must abide by the conditions laid out by the Quartet. (Ha'aretz)

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European and U.S. officials on Wednesday sought to play down emerging differences over the new Palestinian unity government during a meeting of the Quartet. (Washington Post)

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