RAMALLAH, West Bank Feb 24, 2005 — The Palestinian parliament on Thursday approved a new Cabinet dominated by professional appointees, a major move toward long-sought reform.
The Cabinet lineup was approved by 54 of 85 legislators approve the lineup.
The vote ended days of wrangling between rebellious legislators and Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia, who initially sought to reappoint political cronies from the Arafat era.
On Wednesday, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas intervened in the dispute between parliament and his prime minister, and persuaded legislators from his Fatah Party to support a Cabinet largely consisting of ministers chosen for their expertise, not political loyalty.
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