Palestinians celebrate unity deal on streets of Gaza

Photo gallery: Men, women and children take to the streets of Gaza as Hamas, Fatah leaders sign reconciliation plan in Cairo.

By REUTERS

MAY 4, 2011 15:27

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Palestinians celebrated the reconciliation agreement between rival factions Fatah and Hamas during a rally in Gaza City on Wednesday.

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