Ending the Bloodshed

Yeah, this will last.

The Palestinian ruling party, Fatah, and militant group Hamas have agreed to end several days of fighting between their factions in northern Gaza.

Leaders of the two organisations announced the accord at a late-night news conference in Gaza City.

Two people were killed and several more were injured during gun battles between militants from both sides.

The clashes occurred when Palestinian Authority forces moved in after Hamas launched rocket attacks on Israel.

"The movements have agreed to stop all clashes and violence and end all armed presence and all issues that may lead to tension between the two sides," said senior Fatah leader and Palestinian cabinet minister Sufian Abu Zaida.

I'll keep you posted. Dig?