During talks to reach agreement on a coalition government, Hamas and Fatah officials on Sunday agreed to the establishment of a joint security force in Gaza until the January 2010 elections. According to the Egyptian MENA news agency, the Egyptian-mediated talks led to the agreement in the fifth session, held on Sunday (May 17th).
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In another seven weeks, five committees comprised of Hamas and Fatah representatives will convene to examine preparations for elections and other issues of common interest, including a coalition government. Other �factions�, referring to terror organizations, will also be involved in the hope of reaching an agreement that is respected and adhered to by everyone.

(Yechiel Spira � YWN Israel)