Palestinians pledge era of unity

[azurnoir]

Leaders of the rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have said they are entering a new era of reconciliation, after talks in Cairo.

Delegations from each side, and other Palestinian groups, have agreed to set up committees to look at forming a unity government and holding elections.

The idea is to form an interim unity government that would prepare for new presidential and legislative elections and co-ordinate the rebuilding of Gaza.

About a dozen Palestinian groups are taking part in the national dialogue.The idea is to form an interim unity government that would prepare for new presidential and legislative elections and co-ordinate the rebuilding of Gaza.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7912068.stm


Israel's new government might be proving to be a unifying force already

[Occam Bandage]

1. This is the most encouraging news to come from the Middle East in years.

I wonder what influence, if any, the Obama administration has had in this. Obviously it is to their benefit to avoid any overt role in this type of delicate negotiation, so even if they did play one, they would be wise to make this seem entirely a product of the Palestinians.

[azurnoir]

2. yes Obama evidently did approve

PA: US okays Hamas-Fatah government

The Obama administration has given the Palestinian Authority a "green light" to talk to Hamas about forming a Palestinian unity government, a PA official in Ramallah said over the weekend.

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1233304839598&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

this is a needed change in policy if any progress id to be made

[Scurrilous]

3. Good news!

:thumbsup:

[Idealism]

4. Maybe this unity government will work out

Unlike the last one, that broke apart because the Bush administration decided to arm Fatah, which Hamas got wind of and a civil war ensued.

[ohio2007]

5. 50 Gaza Rockets Strike Israel Since Ceasefire ( Sounds like it's working out fine )

http://www.sderotmedia.com/bin/content.cgi?ID=348&q=3
only mosquito's
so

they are in need of getting a name makeover

Resistance rockets hit Israeli towns


http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=82269§ionid=351021701

[excess_3]

6. I hope Fatah members know how to fly

Hamas and Fatah are rivals.
the most ruthless will win.
nobody likes a loser