The new pact for a Palestinian Unity Government, signed between Hamas and Fatah, has come up short on world demands. Hamas holds the presidency of the PA, just short of half of the cabinet, and Hamas has agreed to "respect" (not abide by) former agreements between the PA and Israel, while still refusing to recognize Israel's existence. It seems that this agreement was assembled to show to the world a semblance of unity (we'll see if they actually stop killing each other) while trying to win a Saudi offer of aid, as well as end the world embargo on aid to the PA. My guess is that this new government will not hold together well and will not make any advances in the peace process, as Hamas will still not recognize Israel.
