Palestinians condemn Romney Mideast peace comment

Published September 20, 2012 4:48pm ET



RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Mitt Romney is undermining hopes for peace and democracy in the Middle East, a senior Palestinian official said Thursday in response to recent remarks to donors by the Republican presidential candidate that Palestinians have “no interest whatsoever” in peace.

Saeb Erekat, a top aide to President Mahmoud Abbas, rejected Romney’s claim.

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