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| New Palestinian cabinet sworn in | New Palestinian cabinet sworn in |
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| Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sworn in a new emergency government that excludes his Islamist rivals, Hamas, who have seized control of Gaza. | Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has sworn in a new emergency government that excludes his Islamist rivals, Hamas, who have seized control of Gaza. |
| Mr Abbas issued a decree on Saturday night enabling new Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to rule without the approval of the Hamas-dominated parliament. | Mr Abbas issued a decree on Saturday night enabling new Prime Minister Salam Fayyad to rule without the approval of the Hamas-dominated parliament. |
| Mr Fayyad's predecessor, Ismail Haniya, has said the new government is illegal. | Mr Fayyad's predecessor, Ismail Haniya, has said the new government is illegal. |
| Israel's government said a non-Hamas administration would create a fresh opportunity for a partnership in peace. | Israel's government said a non-Hamas administration would create a fresh opportunity for a partnership in peace. |
| The US has also said there will be no obstacles to re-engaging with the new Palestinian government. | |
| Mr Abbas sacked Mr Haniya, a Hamas leader, on Thursday after factional fighting left more than 100 people dead in Gaza. | |
| Shortly afterwards, the Hamas movement said it had taken over full control of Gaza, as its gunmen ransacked Fatah offices and arrested or executed its fighters. |