Palestinian leaders and media are largely quiet about events in Egypt. A Fatah official calls for a revolt in Gaza. Police in Ramallah suppress a rally. The PA insists it will set a date for local elections soon, but Hamas rejects the idea. Unrest in Egypt may pose new challenges to the peace process. Israel conducts military maneuvers in the occupied Golan Heights. Pres. Abbas repeats he will run for re-election. Ha'aretz looks at the remains of a Palestinian village from 1948. Arye Carmon, Mordechai Kremnitzer and Yedidia Stern say Israel's democracy is under threat. Asher Susser says shared fears about Palestinian demographics are driving Israel and Jordan apart. Mohammad K. Shiyyab says peace is essential for Jordan.
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