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Saeb Erekat: Well, I think, Anderson, what we need now is first to sustain the cease-fire, the next 72 hours are crucial. And then at…

On the recordAugust 4, 2014
Well, I think, Anderson, what we need now is first to sustain the cease-fire, the next 72 hours are crucial. And then at the same time, we are working to extend the cease-fire for -- to make it permanent.
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Saeb Erekat

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Saeb Erekat emphasizes the importance of sustaining and extending the cease-fire in Gaza.

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