August 13- National Resistance Committee

Masked Palestinian militants of national resistance committee, a militia linked to the ruling Fatah movement, display their weapons during a training session in the outskirts of Gaza City, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005. The Palestinian Authority and Hamas have agreed to work together to ensure a smooth transition in areas vacated by Israel during the upcoming pullout from the Gaza Strip, officials from both sides said Thursday, indicating the two rivals have managed to set aside recent tensions following violent clashes. (AP Photo/Hatem Moussa)