The Egyptian army seems powerless to stop the flood, which is now flowing in both directions. Mubarak appeals for dialogue between Hamas and Fatah. Egyptians and Israelis demonstrate against the isolation of the Gaza Strip.
Stopping the human wave seeking basic items is becoming almost impossible. Israeli officials fear terrorists have infiltrated the Sinai to launch attacks across the border but fear even more Palestinian civilians who might push across Gaza’s border with Israel. Pledges made in Annapolis appear moot as violence grows.
Israel bows to international pressures and allows fuel, cooking gas and medicines to enter the Strip. Fewer missiles are launched against its southern towns. Arab League gets a Security Council meeting.
Palestinians cry out against the cut in fuel supplies; Israel demands that rocket launches against Israeli cities are stopped. Candle-light processions a long the streets of Gaza.
US president appears “impatient” and eager for a peace treaty before the end of his mandate. Both Mahmoud Abbas and Ehud Omert face “difficult choices.”
Bush hopes to speed up the Israeli-Palestinian dialogue following the Annapolis conference. Visiting the Arab countries, he wants to reassure them about the security situation involving Iran.
The Greek-Orthodox Patriarch was elected by the Synod in 2005, following the removal of Ireneos I. The Israeli government had refused to recognise the election stalling the juridical situation of the Patriarchate. The Supreme Court prepares to intervene.
The Bilateral Commission meets tomorrow, followed the next day by a plenary session of both delegations. The Vatican has been waiting 14 years to see the Fundamental Accord implemented. Impatience is growing over unfulfilled promises.
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