The Palestine government today decided to cancel its decision to revoke the citizenship of Abba Achimeier, Revisionst leader who is now in prison for anti-government propaganda.
Mr. Achimeier will be released August 4. It is understood that he will be permitted to remain in the country as a full-fledged Palestine citizen.
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