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Source: http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory?id=604173
Palestinian Fugitives Celebrate Handover
(AP/ABC News) Lara Sukhtian - Dozens of Palestinian fugitives reunited with their families Tuesday in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, ending years on the run. "Tonight is the first night I'll sleep at home without worrying the army is going to come banging on my door," said Hosni Abu Zgheib, 30, of the violent Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades, affiliated with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas' ruling Fatah Party. As news of Tulkarm's handover spread through town, dozens of gunmen took to the streets to fire their weapons in the air in celebration. "I've been home only four times in four years," said Mohammed Zitawi, 28, of Al Aqsa. "For now, I'm not interested in fighting, and if Israel sticks to its word, I will personally hand in my gun to the PA. It's time to go back to living a more normal life."