Hamas Cabinet in Place; Challenges Await

by Linda Gradstein, NPR

The Israeli election was held the same day the Palestinian parliament overwhelmingly approved the new Hamas Cabinet, setting the stage for the new administration to take office later this week. Hamas has shown no interest in accepting Israel's right to exist. But its leader says he also has no interest in perpetuating the cycle of violence of the past five years. Renee Montagne talks to Linda Gradstein.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, March 29, 2006