Forecasts have given rise to hopes of solid rain throughout much of northern and central parts of the state with a large low pressure system sitting to the west of the coast.

一个大的低气压系统位于西部海岸，由此预计极可能给国家北部与中部的大部分地区带来强降雨。

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The committee added that the split between Hamas in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank was a central obstacle to creating a united and democratic Palestinian state, and called for elections that could be accepted by all parties.

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