Arab League to visit Israel

Envoys will discuss proposals for an Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative.

Amr Moussa, the secretary general
of the Arab League [EPA]

The Arab League is to send envoys to Israel for the very first time to discuss proposals for an Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative.

It comes as Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian president, receives vocal support from the West after the violent takeover of Gaza by Hamas.

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But what does this support actually entail, and will it win – or lose – backing for Abbas and his Fatah party at home?

Inside Story explores the issues.

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