It looks like the two main political factions of Palestine are going to work together to hold new elections for the Palestinian parilment. I am hopeful that this will serve to slow or even end the violence between Fatah and Hamas. Hopefully both sides will be pleased with the results, ...
03-14-2007, 11:20 AM
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| Palestine to hold new elections It looks like the two main political factions of Palestine are going to work together to hold new elections for the Palestinian parilment. I am hopeful that this will serve to slow or even end the violence between Fatah and Hamas. Hopefully both sides will be pleased with the results, or at least be willing to accept them. Article here: Palestinian parliament to vote on new gov't Saturday | International | Reuters Your thoughts? | ||||
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03-14-2007, 02:16 PM
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| Never, never, never give up  Conservative Party High Point, NC
| I don't think they will ever be pleased. Honest. | ||||
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03-15-2007, 03:37 PM
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| It looks like Abbas has agreed to the changes and a new unity government will now be formed: Abbas agrees unity cabinet with Hamas | International | Reuters Hopefully this will end the fighting between Hamas and Fatah. Though Israel is angry, because the new unity government still doesn't recognize them as a legitimate country. | ||||
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03-15-2007, 06:17 PM
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| Political Genius  Republican Yorba Linda Ca.
| I wonder is they could be more clear on how they define "resistance?" Hope is the right word in this case!
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