Hamas, Jihad Refuse to Discuss Cease-Fire with Fatah in Cairo

(Ha'aretz) Arnon Regular - At the cease-fire talks in Cairo, representatives of Hamas and Islamic Jihad were steadfast in their demand that the current period of quiet be extended rather than a full cease-fire declared, Palestinian sources reported Wednesday. As a result, it is likely that instead of a signed accord, there will only be agreement to a continuation of the current situation.