Palestinian officials plan to convene the Palestinian legislative council next week to begin the process of appointing a prime minister. Ra’anan Gissin, an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, said Sunday that Israel is reviewing the names of the more than 200 Palestinian officials planning to attend the session and will deny permits to those involved in terror attacks against Israel.
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