That whole area is very complicated -- boundaries are porous, there is a history of armed militias.

Under the leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas , the Palestinians are soberly welcoming this important stage in their history. His continued leadership will be needed at a time of rising expectations in Gaza and mounting concern in the West Bank.

Israel's violent incursion — as well as the Palestinian actions carried out in response — risk destabilizing even further the already tense situation in the Middle East.

Syria has no other choice but to cooperate with the enquiry.

He has said what he wanted and is waiting for a response.

Sudan cannot afford to be on the wrong side of history. The north and south will have to work together, but will they?