August 12, Abbas

August 12 Abbas Celebrations, originally uploaded by anonimoh2005.

Palestinians fly a balloon painted in the Palestinian flag colours and bearing posters of late Palestinian president Yasser Arafat (L) and current Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during preparations to celebrate the coming pullout in Gaza City August 12, 2005. The moderate Abbas is facing a challenge from Hamas militants, who say they will not disarm so they can carry on their fight against the Jewish state despite the coming pullout. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

Reuters - Aug 12 8:29 AM