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Palestinian groups meet
Summary
25 November 2011
A meeting between the two main Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas has ended with talk of a new partnership to end almost five years of division.
Despite the optimistic words there is little sign of definite action to follow them up.
二つの主力パレスチナ派閥であるファタハとハマスの会合はほぼ５年の分裂を終わらせる新しい提携の話で終わった。
楽観的な話だったが、それを前に進める明確な行動の兆しはほとんどない。
Vocabulary
at loggerheads =>loggerheadはアオウミガメ（馬鹿でかい）だが、これはイディオムで、仲たがい。
in a situation where they cannot agree with each other
re-ignite a unity deal
bring to life an agreement to work together
never got off the ground
didn't happen even though it was agreed
a new page
a fresh start
perceive 認知する
understand and realise
substance
firm and definite agreements and action
make-up
combination of people
interim
temporary
a major sticking point =>sticking こう着
an important issue which they cannot agree on
holding their breath 固唾をのむ
expecting something to happen soon