BEN-GURION AIRPORT, Israel, June 16 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Saturday that a new emergency Palestinian government due to be sworn in on Sunday would be a partner for peace in negotiations.

"A government that is not a Hamas government is a partner (for peace)," Olmert told reporters.

Olmert was leaving for the United States on a three-day visit when he is due to meet President George W. Bush.

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