 Hamas and Fatah have been fighting each other for weeks. Now a tenuous ceasefire has been agreed on. SPIEGEL ONLINE spoke to Abdallah Frangi, the highest-ranking Fatah official in Gaza, about his hopes for an end to the violence, the responsibility of Hamas and the role of Saudi Arabia. SPIEGEL ONLINE: Mr. Frangi, you're now in the Gaza Strip. Just this morning, there are said to have been more shoot-outs between supporters of Hamas and supporters of Fatah. What is the situation like? Abdallah Frangi: Things have improved a great deal since the ceasefire that was negotiated last night. It's true there was an incident today. But the Egyptians mediated very well. And I think both organizations are trying to seize this opportunity. This time all indicators suggest the ceasefire will hold. I've just read a communiqué from our boys stating they seriously want to observe the ceasefire. SPIEGEL ONLINE: ...
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