Palestinians wear masks depicting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a protest against the construction of the controversial Israeli barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin near Ramallah February 27, 2009. A dozen Palestinian groups launched a long-awaited dialogue and laid out plans to tackle key issues that could reunite Palestinians after 18 months of schism between Gaza and the West Bank. Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

Palestinians wear masks depicting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) and senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh during a protest against the construction of the controversial Israeli barrier in the West Bank village of Bilin near Ramallah February 27, 2009. A dozen Palestinian groups launched a long-awaited dialogue and laid out plans to tackle key issues that could reunite Palestinians after 18 months of schism between Gaza and the West Bank.

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  1. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, gestures to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  2. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, is welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama for their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  3. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, arrives for their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  4. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, speaks as Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama listens during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  5. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, gestures to Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama during their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  6. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, is welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama for their joint press conference at Hatoyama's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Feb. 8, 2010. Abbas is on a four-day visit to Japan as part of his Asian tour.
  7. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, shake hands at a news conference in thecChancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010. In background the Palestinian flag, right and the EU flag.
  8. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, at a news conference in the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
  9. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal smiles during a news conference, during his official visit to Russia, in Moscow February 8, 2010.
  10. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal attends a news conference, during his official visit to Russia, in Moscow February 8, 2010.
  11. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal attends a news conference, during his official visit to Russia, in Moscow February 8, 2010.
  12. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal leaves the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters after meeting Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow February 8, 2010.
  13. Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal (L) shakes hands with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov as they meet in Moscow February 8, 2010.
  14. Palestinians wait for a physical examination at a Hamas recruitment center in Gaza City February 7, 2010. According to Hamas officials, thousands of young Palestinians in Gaza have registered their names in hope of joining Hamas' security forces.
  15. A Palestinian youth's height is measured by members of Hamas' security forces at a Hamas recruitment center in Gaza City February 7, 2010. According to Hamas officials, thousands of young Palestinians in Gaza have registered their names in hope of joining Hamas' security forces.
  16. Palestinians wait for a physical examination at a Hamas recruitment center in Gaza City February 7, 2010. According to Hamas officials, thousands of young Palestinians in Gaza have registered their names in hope of joining Hamas' security forces.

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