Abbas discuss Prime Minister Haniyya economic siege

Palesitnian President Mahmoud Abbas received tonight, in the Presidential headquarters in Gaza, Prime Minister Ismael Haniyya.

Following the meeting, Presidency Spokesperson, Nabil Abu Rdaina told reporters that the discussions were serious and frank.

He added that the discussions focused on the best ways to find a rapid mechanism to alleviate the economic sufferings of the Palestinian people. "The aim of the President's recent Arab and European tour was to find a solution of the financial crisis due to the suspension of the international aid."

Abu Rdaina said that the President will personally sponsor the Palestinian national dialogue.

For his part, PM earlier told reporters that there will be another meeting with the President on Sunday, revealing that they agreed upon forming a joint committee of the Presidency and the Cabinet to meet Sunday morning.

Meantime, A Palestinian was killed and two others wounded today evening as Israeli artillery resumed bombarding the north of the Gaza Strip.