Israeli P.M. 'troubled' by U.S. support of unity gov't

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he is "deeply troubled" by Washington's decision to maintain relations with the new Palestinian government. The alliance between longtime rivals Fatah and Hamas, categorized by Europe and the U.S. as a terrorist organisation, has prompted a backlash in Israel.

Background:

Israeli P.M. tells AP he is 'troubled' by U.S. decision [ABC News]

Israel slams 'terrorist' Palestine unity deal [Al Jazeera]