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The start of the US troop pullout from Iraq. By Habib Haddad in the pan-Arab daily Al-Hayat

"If swine flu spreads, people will die because our abilities, preparation and will are weak." -- Mohamed Mustafa Shordi , Al-Wafd

"The state is too weak to take a decision regarding the pilgrimage that would put it in confrontation with the private sector and strain its relationship with the Saudi government." -- Sahar El-Gaara , Al-Fagr

"We truly hope that the dialogue between Fatah and Hamas starting this week achieves its goals so that we can tackle the more serious and important issues." -- Ibrahim Nafie , Al-Ahram

"According to military terminology, one cannot call this withdrawal but a redeployment of troops." -- Shabah Ali El-Shaer , Azzaman

"The veto of the factions encroaches on the sovereignty of Iraq. The Lebanese experience that has lasted for 60 years is clear proof of that." -- Mustafa Zein , Al-Hayat

"Netanyahu's government is trying to escape from its commitments by procrastinating. And it is up to Washington to put an end to the game." -- Al-Bayan