Major Palestinian security operation in Gaza

[azurnoir]

A major Palestinian security operation has begun in Gaza, in a joint effort by rival political parties to crack down on violence and lawlessness.

Forces loyal to Hamas and Fatah, which only recently clashed on Gaza's streets, were operating together, an official said.

"The determination is there and I think what we will see in the next 48 hours is a full deployment to deal with the lawlessness in the Gaza Strip."

He said forces loyal to Fatah and Hamas would now wear the same police uniform and answer to the interior ministry, which has been placed under the control of a political independent in the coalition government.

This is a positive development and one that will hopefully forestall Israeli military action.


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/6641237.stm

[Kagemusha]

1. I think that BBC reporter abduction is grating on them too.

Since they seem to have had an expectation that they'd be able to resolve the issue and get the guy released and they haven't been able to do squat about it..

[oberliner]

2. Gunfight mars new Gaza security plan

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Clashes between the rival Hamas and Fatah forces erupted Thursday in the central Gaza Strip, marring the launch of a new security plan aimed at halting the wave of violence plaguing the crowded coastal area.

Palestinian medical officials said one person was wounded — and four people were kidnapped and then released — in the fighting in the Nusseirat refugee camp.

The fighting came as Palestinian officials moved forward with the start of the security plan aimed at restoring law and order in the chaotic Gaza Strip.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070510/ap_on_re_mi_ea/palestinians_gaza;_ylt=AoNmMO4X5nmIicPVfnvNDems0NUE