Palestinians Seek Regional Backing for Unity Plan
Palestinian government officials have been spreading out across the region, trying to sell their new unity government. Israel says it wants to study the document to see if it meets their minimum demands for recognition of Israel, denouncing violence and abiding by all previous agreements.  Also, the decision to construct an access ramp near the Temple Mount caused further tension between Israelis and Palestinians last week.
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Tarek El-Messidi, one of the main organizers of the fundraiser "Muslims Unite for Pittsburgh Synagogue," which fundraised $60,000 in 24 hours.