Hamas has long declared its readiness for negotiations to restore national unity, but Fatah has so far demanded that Hamas rescind control of Gaza before talks are held.
Meanwhile, the Association of Independent Student Unions in Iran has declared its readiness to go to Bahrain in order to confront government and Saudi forces there.
Hamas has long declared its readiness for negotiations to heal the national division, but Fatah has demanded that Hamas rescind control of Gaza first.
A pro-Sadr splinter group even declared its readiness to hunt down America's biggest bugbear, Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian jihadi who has been blamed for the latest spate of suicide-bombs.Quid pro quoThis week, Mr Sadr got his reward.
On Oct. 12, the United Nations Security Council, led by France, passed a resolution declaring its "readiness" to respond to Malian demands for an international force and asked that a detailed plan be submitted in 45 days.
"The Republic of Tajikistan has declared its readiness to open its air space to the U.S. Air Force and, should it prove necessary, its airports for carrying out measures against terrorism," a government statement said.
On the external front, the Obama administration, facing neoconservative pressure and keeping many of his predecessor's policies against Iran, has nevertheless declared its readiness for unconditional negotiations with Iran.
The possibility of a ground offensive in Yemen has grown significantly as Egypt declared its readiness to send troops into the embattled country "if necessary" in the wake of air strikes launched by a Saudi-led coalition.
A public appeal from Annan and fellow mediators, including the Sinn Féin president, Gerry Adams, for Eta to embrace peace will provide the group with an excuse for declaring its readiness to abandon arms, according to sources.
The only way for Israel to achieve security is not through shooting but through talks with Hamas, which has repeatedly declared its readiness to negotiate a long-term ceasefire with the Jewish state within its pre-1967 borders for 20, 30, or even 50 years.
