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Wednesday, May 9, 2007

After 60 years, could the Palestinians finally be seizing an opportunity for statehood?

Will the Palestinians finally build their state in Gaza? Will they finally seize an opportunity and put the old adage to rest that the Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity?

CNN reports:

Hundreds of Palestinian police patrolled on foot Wednesday to launch what the Palestinian Authority says is the first phase of its 100-day security plan for Gaza.

The plan is aimed at bringing an end to infighting between Hamas and Fatah militants that has plagued the region, claiming more than 300 lives in the past year.

At least 37 Palestinians were killed during a week of factional fighting in Gaza in late January and early February.

Hamas and Fatah security officers are patrolling together in teams and wearing the same uniform, Reuters reported. They are under the command of the InteriorMinistry rather than either party, according to Reuters.

As CNN goes on to say:
The two parties agreed on a coalition government in March, hoping it would end violence in Gaza and open the door to increased aid.
Otherwise known as the Mecca Accord, could this agreement finally launch Middle East Peace?

We've been waiting six decades alright already. That's sixty years. Yes 6-0. ستون.

Stay tuned.