Newly released Palestinian prisoners gesture from inside a bus as they cross through the Beitunya checkpoint outside the West Bank city of Ramallah August 25 , 2008. Israel freed 198 Palestinian prisoners to a hero's welcome in the West Bank on Monday, saying it hoped the release would bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his peace efforts. Reuters Pictures 10 months ago

Newly released Palestinian prisoners gesture from inside a bus as they cross through the Beitunya checkpoint outside the West Bank city of Ramallah August 25 , 2008. Israel freed 198 Palestinian prisoners to a hero's welcome in the West Bank on Monday, saying it hoped the release would bolster Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his peace efforts.

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  1. Palestinian men carry posters of late leader Yasser Arafat, right, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, as they demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians held in Israeli jails, calling for their release during a march organized by the PLO, in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, July 3, 2009.
  2. Two Palestinians wearing masks representing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, and Head of Gaza's Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh, left, wave as they ride a car during a demonstration calling for Palestinian unity, in Gaza City, Wednesday, July, 1, 2009. A sign in Arabic reads "Block 3, Presidential car". Palestinians said Tuesday the rival Hamas and Fatah movements ended their latest round of reconciliation talks in Cairo without reaching a deal.
  3. Two Palestinians wearing masks representing Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, and Head of Gaza's Hamas government Ismail Haniyeh, raise their hands as they stand together during a demonstration calling for Palestinian unity, in Gaza City, Wednesday, July, 1, 2009. Palestinians said Tuesday the rival Hamas and Fatah movements ended their latest round of reconciliation talks in Cairo without reaching a deal.
  4. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) arrives at a hotel with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faysal Miqdada after a meeting with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus June 20,2009.
  5. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) arrives at a hotel with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Miqdad after a meeting with Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus June 20,2009.
  6. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas (R) is accompanied by Syrian deputy foreign minister, Faisal Meqdad, upon his arrival at a hotel in Damascus following his meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on June 20, 2009. Abbas is on an official visit to Syria.
  7. Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas (C) arrives at a hotel in Damascus following his meeting with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on June 20, 2009. Abbas is on an official visit to Syria.
  8. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, gestures as he laughs with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell, during their meeting at Abbas' compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Mitchell began a new swing through the Mideast on Tuesday with a call for a rapid resumption of peace talks, as the White House tried to push Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank.
  9. U.S. envoy George Mitchell shakes hands with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) during their meeting in the West Bank city of Ramallah June 10, 2009. Mitchell said on Tuesday Washington was seeking swift renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and promised Israel its alliance with the United States would remain strong despite differences.
  10. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, laughs with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell, during their meeting at Abbas' compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Mitchell began a new swing through the Mideast on Tuesday with a call for a rapid resumption of peace talks, as the White House tried to push Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank.
  11. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, right, shakes hands with U.S. Mideast envoy George Mitchell, during their meeting at Abbas' compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Mitchell began a new swing through the Mideast on Tuesday with a call for a rapid resumption of peace talks, as the White House tried to push Israel to halt settlement construction in the West Bank.
  12. AMMAN - MAY 31: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan on May 31, 2009 in Amman, Jordan.
  13. AMMAN - MAY 31: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office (PPO), Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with King Abdullah II of Jordan on May 31, 2009 in Amman, Jordan.
  14. In this photo released by the Jordan Royal Palace, King Abdullah II of Jordan, right, receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, in Amman, Jordan, Sunday, May, 31, 2009.
  15. In this photo released by the Jordanian Royal Palace, King Abdullah II of Jordan, right, receives Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, left, in Amman, Jordan, Sunday, May, 31, 2009.
  16. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak at the presidential palace in Cairo May 30, 2009.

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