Gaza residents are out on the streets enjoying the sunshine and the peace. They take this opportunity not only to shop for food and other necessities, but also to make their feelings known. Dozens of women have gathered outside the local parliament building to march towards the home of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. It’s more like a party than a protest. Music plays. Children skip alongside the marchers, many of them eagerly tugging on our sleeves to be photographed. Women chant: “Hamas and Fatah unite now!” But no one is optimistic. We decide to talk to a friendly-looking group of women. Ridha speaks English and reluctantly agrees to talk to us. After a few halting answers, she suddenly picks up speed, angrily repeating “We are sad. Palestinians killing each other.” But ask for a solution and she shrugs her shoulders and the other women around her nod in agreement. No one has any answers.

Posted by Atika Shubert, CNN International Correspondent: 8:45 AM

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