Conclusions of the meeting of Hamas and Fatah in the Gaza Strip revealed

February 3, 2007

Gaza - Ma'an - On Saturday evening the Hamas and Fatah movements agreed to withdraw their gunmen from the streets of the Gaza Strip. The agreement followed a meeting at the headquarters of the Egyptian embassy and under the patronage of the Egyptian security delegation who are staying in the Gaza Strip. The agreement comprises of seven points as follows:

1. Immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of gunmen from the streets and towers, in addition to the removal of all checkpoints that were erected in response to the latest events.

2. Palestinian police to patrol the streets and maintain security in all regions of the Gaza Strip, especially Gaza City where there have been fierce clashes.

3. Immediate release of all hostages, from both sides, including those being detained by the security forces.

4. Urgent session to be held to follow-up agreements.

5. Both movements affirmed that any targeting of the security forces, Palestinian citizens, or institutions is "ugly" and condemned, and those committing such offences will be tried.

6. Both movements pledge to support the ministry of interior's decisions regarding domestic law.

7. All media, especially local, is to be called upon to stop publishing negative statements and end incitement and provocation.