Citizen G'kar: Musings on Earth

March 11, 2008

Abbas: Peace Deal Has Been Made, Except Missiles Still Fly

BigNewsNetwork.com
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he believes a truce deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, thanks to mediation by Egypt. Abbas told reporters: "I believe an agreement has been reached in principle providing for the cessation of Israeli attacks and Hamas rockets." He said Hamas would stop firing rockets on Israel and in return Israel would halt attacks on the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. Abbas pointed out that the deal also provided for easing the siege on the Gaza Strip and the re-opening of crossing-points to the Palestinian territory. The Palestinian leader suggested that the deal would be declared within a few days.

Except...
Reuters
A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit southern Israel on Tuesday just hours after Prime Minister Ehud Olmert visited the area and cautioned residents not to expect a lull in Palestinian attacks to last. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claimed responsibility for the rocket strike, the first against Israel since Sunday, saying its "battle against occupation is continuing".

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