Question 8 is based on the following news. At the end of the news item, you will be given 10 seconds to answer each of the two questions. Now listen to the news.
A.To force Israel to agree to open the Rafah Crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip at planned periods over the next month. B.To support Mr. Abbas and his Fatah party in its effort to gain power over the militant group Hamas. C.To postpone the meeting with top officials from both sides. D.To gain agreement from Israel to lift some restrictions on the Palestinians.