All of a sudden Israel in interested in helping the Palestinians:
For example:
"Significantly, Israel has agreed to begin discussions on the development of a Palestinian Authority gas field adjacent to an Israeli gas field off the coast of Gaza, which need to be developed simultaneously. Future revenues from the Palestinian field will go to the authority, Mr. Netanyahu said.
Israel also agreed in principle to allow the development of electricity, sanitation and water projects in Gaza, including the introduction of desalination plants, with the intention of making Gaza “independent of Israeli infrastructure,” Mr. Netanyahu said. Israel unilaterally withdrew from Gaza in 2005."
"In principle" ...my fucking god.
For details:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/05/world/middleeast/05mideast.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
The Israelis claim the timing of this announcement has nothing to do with Egypt. Plan had been in the works for a long time....
Really,
Joanna