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Palestinian Fatah candidates hold their hands together to greet supporters, during a Fatah party election rally in Gaza City, Friday, Jan. 6, 2006. Palestinians followed reports of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's deteriorating health with a mix of apprehension and glee, and some officials said they feared the prime minister's massive stroke could disrupt Palestinian parliament elections scheduled for Jan. 25.(AP Photo/Adel Hana)