Palestinian terrorist groups rejected a call for a cease-fire. Islamic Jihad and the Al-Aksa Brigade rejected the call by Mahmoud Abbas, the leading candidate in presidential elections scheduled for Jan. 9, in a joint taped statement. A Hamas spokesman dismissed remarks by Abbas, who called for an end to violence against Israelis earlier this week.
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