Israel slams Hamas deal

The article reports a Palestinian deal to form a unity government that includes Hamas. Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas signed the agreement in Doha with Hamas political chief Khaled Meshaal.

Mahmoud Abbas, president of the Palestinian Authority, signed the deal with Khaled Meshaal, the political chief of Hamas, in Doha, Qatar.

The signing took place under the gaze of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, who was present in Doha when the agreement was signed.

According to the article, the Israeli government condemned the deal as a decisive step away from the peace process, expressing strong opposition to a unity government that includes Hamas.

The article quotes Mr Netanyahu saying that if Mr Abbas implements the agreement "he chooses to abandon the path of peace and join himself to Hamas." He also said in a text message to Abbas: "either it's peace with Hamas or peace with Israel. You can't have both."

The article states that Israel condemned the unity deal as a decisive step away from the peace process. That characterization comes from Israeli officials' view that including Hamas in a unity government undermines progress toward peace with Israel.

The article provides the political facts—signing in Doha, participants, and Israel's condemnation—but does not detail economic or market effects. Everyday investors should note the development as a geopolitical event to watch and follow further official updates and reliable reporting for any potential implications.

Based on the article’s focus on official statements and the Doha signing, investors should follow reputable news outlets and official statements from the Palestinian Authority, Hamas and Israeli officials to track any changes or follow-up actions.