Abbas: Israel must stop colonization in West Bank

In a joint press conference with US secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said that next Israeli government must halt West Bank settlement activity and open Gaza crossings.

"The incoming Israeli government must respect the roadmap and two-state solution and should stop all settlement activity and reopen the border crossings" into Gaza, Abbas said at a press conference.

Abbas also urged Iran to stop interfering in Palestinian affairs.

"We are sending a message to the Iranians and others -- stop interfering in our affairs," he said. "They are interfering only to deepen the rift between Palestinians."

Source: Ramattan