Israeli ambassador rebukes US for backing PA unity

Unity and discord
A fuming Israeli cabinet reacts to US recognition of the new Palestinian government, but it tempers its displeasure with moderation.  

Israeli ambassador rebukes US for backing PA unity
In tough language rare for an Israeli diplomat in Washington, Israeli ambassador to the US Ron Dermer said Tuesday that Israel was “deeply disappointed” in the State Department’s decision to continue dealing with the Palestinian Authority now that it has Hamas support.


U.S. Says It Will Work With, Fund Palestinian Government; Israel Upset
The United States said on Monday it plans to work with and fund the new Palestinian unity government formed after an agreement by the Fatah and Hamas factions, and Israel immediately voiced its disappointment with the U.S. decision.