Suspension of Annapolis Negotiations
Abbas suspended negotiations with Israel during a sharp escalation of fighting in Gaza. He resumed diplomatic engagement only after international mediation sought to restore the Annapolis negotiating process.
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2008 in Palestine
Explore 6 historical events and records for Palestine in 2008.
Historical records for Palestine in 2008
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March
April
Hamas
Between Khaled Meshal and Jimmy Carter an understanding is reached in which Hamas agreed it would respect the creation of a Palestinian state in the territory seized by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War, provided this were ratified by a referendum
Referendum
Between Khaled Meshal and Jimmy Carter an understanding is reached in which Hamas agreed it would respect the creation of a Palestinian state in the territory seized by Israel in the 1967 Six-Day War, provided this were ratified by a referendum
November
Election as President of State of Palestine
The PLO Central Council elected Abbas as President of the State of Palestine in a symbolic vote. The decision added a state-level title to his existing leadership of the Palestinian Authority and the PLO.
December
Hamas
Mahmoud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas leader, says that his group is willing to renew the hudna if Israel refrains from operating in Gaza, and lifts its blockade of the Gaza strip
Invasion of Gaza
Mahmoud al-Zahar, a senior Hamas leader, says that his group is willing to renew the hudna if Israel refrains from operating in Gaza, and lifts its blockade of the Gaza strip
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