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Posted on 15/01/05

Sharon refuses to meet Abbas after attack

Reuters News Service, with reports from AP and Matthew Kalman

JERUSALEM -- Less than a week after congratulating Mahmoud Abbas on his election victory, Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has closed the door on any dealings with the new Palestinian leader.Mr. Sharon will refuse to meet Mr. Abbas until he moves against the militant groups behind an attack that killed six Israelis in Gaza, Mr. Sharon's spokesman said yesterday.

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