ROME - OCTOBER 7: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi on October 7, 2009 in Rome, Italy. Abbas is currently facing a wave of anger from Palestinians in Gaza who are accusing him of selling out on the national cause in favour of Israel, due to pressure from the U.S. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

ROME - OCTOBER 7: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi on October 7, 2009 in Rome, Italy. Abbas is currently facing a wave of anger from Palestinians in Gaza who are accusing him of selling out on the national cause in favour of Israel, due to pressure from the U.S.

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  9. ROME - OCTOBER 7: In this handout image provided by the Palestinian Press Office, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (R) meets with former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi on October 7, 2009 in Rome, Italy. Abbas is currently facing a wave of anger from Palestinians in Gaza who are accusing him of selling out on the national cause in favour of Israel, due to pressure from the U.S.

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