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Russia attempts to reconcile Palestinian president, Dahlan

Russia may discuss with President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Moscow this month the issue of reconciliation with Fatah’s dismissed leader Mohammed Dahlan, who visited Russia recently, but developments on the ground do not bode well.

Palestinian Civil Affairs Minister Mohammed Dahlan takes the oath of office as Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei (second L), President Mahmoud Abbas (third L) and other officials look on, Ramallah, West Bank, Feb. 24, 2005.
Palestinian Civil Affairs Minister Mohammed Dahlan takes the oath of office as Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei (second L), President Mahmoud Abbas (third L) and other officials look on, Ramallah, West Bank, Feb. 24, 2005. — Omar Rashidi via Getty Images

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