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After weeks of upheaval in the Gaza between young militants, what has happened?

Predictably, very little.

On July 27 Prime Minister Ahmed Qureia officially rescinded his resignation only 10 days after offering it. Qureia cited total frustration with his inability to control Palestinian security forces that culminated in a series of kidnappings and general lawlessness that erupted in Gaza. Initially, Palestinian Authority President Yassir Arafat rejected Qureia’s resignation.

In a public display of unity, however, Qureia and Yassir Arafat made an appearance together to demonstrate that their tumultuous past was behind them. “Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmad [Qureia] retracted his resignation on Tuesday, July 27, after President [Yassir] Arafat gave him security powers, easing a damaging leadership crisis.