Palestinians pleased with the Cairo speech Obama.

Authorities Palestinian Authority welcomed the appeal of Barak Obama to the Islamic world, reported AFP. U.S. President spoke at Cairo University on Thursday, June 4, and proclaimed the beginning of a new era in relations with America, Muslim countries. Representative Mahmoud Abbas said that Palestinians saw the speech, Obama "a good start."
Speaking in Egypt, in particular, Obama said of the permanence of U.S. relations with Israel, but also supported the idea of establishing an independent Palestinian state. In addition, the American president spoke out against the construction of Israeli settlements in the West Bank. "This is understandable and honest. This is an innovative political step and a good beginning on which to base future" - said an official representative of Abbas, who heads the Fatah and the Palestinian National Authority.
Guide to the rival Fatah faction Hamas, which controls Gaza, is also seen in the words of Obama "tangible" change of course the United States. However, the representative of the radical group said that it was an American leader has a lot of controversy. "This speech, which plays on the feelings and full of kindness, and because we believe that he (Obama) is trying to gloss over the world the image of America - said the representative of Hamas. In his speech, Obama, in particular, called for Hamas to recognize the right of Israel to exist, renounce violence and adhere to previous commitments.
Obama appeal to the Islamic world was the key moment of his visit to the Middle East. On Wednesday, U.S. President met with King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and on Thursday held a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak. Then Obama goes to Europe, take part in celebrating the anniversary of the Allied troops disembarking in Normandy in 1944.