Peters' Statement on Palestinian Authority Unity Government

Statement

In response to the ratification of a Palestinian unity government that included the terrorist organization Hamas, U.S. Representative Gary Peters released the following statement.

"I continue to be deeply disappointed by the decision of the Palestinian Authority to form a unity government with Hamas, a terrorist organization that seeks Israel's destruction. It is a threat to the peace process and jeopardizes America's trust as well as future aid and assistance from the United States. I believe the United States has a critical role to play in promoting the peace process, but the basis of the process is acceptance of the Quartet principles, mutual recognition and direct negotiation between the parties--all of which have been severely compromised by the formation of this unity government."

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