Israel is doing it best to scupper the reconciliation moves by Fatah and Hamas, although Hamas has not exactly done itself any favours in this regard with its praise of 'Islamic Warrior' Osama Bin Laden, following his apparent death at the hands of US executioners.
His political advisor confirms Abbas is to go to Gaza before month's end, but Israel puts a wrench, blocking Fatah’s envoy from crossing into Gaza three days before the reconciliation agreement is to be signed in Egypt.
Abbas's personal envoy for national reconciliation has been prevented from entering Gaza strip from Ramallah Sunday morning through the Erez crossing. This is, in fact, a second for Mohamed Abou Tir, Abbas's envoy.
As an alternative, Abou Tir is considering entering through the Rafah crossing on the Egyptian Gaza border.
Abou Tir's visit was expected to precede the signing of the national reconciliation agreement to be signed in Egypt on Wednesday 4 May to put the Palestinian house in order.
Meanwhile, Palestinian presidential political advisor, Nemr Hamad, confirmed Abbas's intention to go on with his planned visit to the Strip before the end of this month. more
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