Americans for Peace Now praised the new prime minister of the Palestinian Authority for having his Cabinet confirmed. Mahmoud Abbas, also known as Abu Mazen, is expected to “wage a sustained fight” against terrorism, help jump-start efforts toward peace and improve the lives of the Palestinians, the group said Tuesday in a statement.
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