Hans Rustad Palestinian security officials have received threats that the Palestinian president, Mahmoud Abbas, could be killed by Iranian-backed Hizbollah terrorists if he continues moves towards reconciliation with Israel. (Telegraph)
Mr Abbas agreed a ceasefire with Israel and shook hands with its prime minister, Ariel Sharon, at last week’s summit at Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Palestinian officials sounded the alarm after hearing that Hizbollah is urging militants from the Islamic group Hamas in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to continue to attack Israel.
The threats to Mr Abbas came indirectly, via Palestinian Hizbollah contacts, but were being taken «very, very seriously», one official said.
«Many groups both here and outside do not want a ceasefire because a ceasefire means they will be without power,» he said.
