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Palestinians gather at the Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip as they wait to welcome the arrival of Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah on October 2, 2017. (AFP)
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Palestinian Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh waves as he and senior Hamas leaders wait for the arrival of Egyptian intelligence chief Khaled Fawzi in Gaza City October 3, 2017. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
Hamas Hopes Negotiations Would Coincide with Easing PA Sanctions
Cairo– On the eve of the launching of the Palestinian reconciliation talks in Cairo, the Islamic Resistance Movement – Hamas – has put forward what was described as minimum gains and a ceiling of concessions, according to a movement official. There are...Caption:
Palestinian PM Rami Hamdallah, center, poses for a photo next to the head of the Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, fourth left, during a meeting in Gaza City. (AP)
Hamas Will Take Part in Palestinian Govt., Refuses to Discuss its Arms
Ramallah – The Hamas movement announced that it will be part of a Palestinian national unity government that will be formed soon as part of the recent reconciliation with the rival Fatah organization. This will help pave way for holding general elections. The two...Caption:
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses reporters after a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel in Brussels, Belgium, February 9, 2017. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Revolutionary Council, Fatah Welcome Palestinian Reconciliation
The Revolutionary Council and the Fatah Central Committee, the two largest bodies in the Palestinian Authority headed by President Mahmoud Abbas, have endorsed the terms of Palestinian reconciliation and supported its steps. They stressed that the meeting, which is...Caption:
File Photo, Residents watch the skies during an air raid by forces loyal to Assad. Saad Abobrahim/Reuters