Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gives a speech to Israeli peace activists and the press in Ramallah, West Bank

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas gestures as he delivers a speech beside chief peace negotiator Saeb Erakat during a meeting with Israel peace activists and press in the presidential headquarters in Ramallah, West Bank, April 28, 2011. President Abbas said he will have final authority in the make-up of the future Hamas-Fatah cabinet and hoped a unity government will promote peace talks with Israel. UPI/Debbie Hill