Barran Press
On Monday, the Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) announced that a delegation will meet with leaders from the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) in Cairo on Wednesday. The discussions will focus on the ongoing "genocidal war" by Israel in Gaza and efforts to achieve Palestinian reconciliation.
In a statement reported by Anadolu Agency, Fatah confirmed, "The Fatah delegation is heading to Cairo this Wednesday."
The delegation includes Mahmoud Al-Aloul, Deputy Chairman of Fatah; Azam Al-Ahmad, a member of the Central Committee and the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization; and Rouhi Fattouh, President of the Palestinian National Council.
The discussions will center on the dire situation in Gaza amid what Fatah describes as a genocidal campaign, as well as ways to provide relief to affected residents. The two factions will also explore methods to end the ongoing Palestinian division and achieve national reconciliation.
As of 11:50 GMT, Hamas had not commented on Fatah's announcement regarding the upcoming Cairo meeting.
The political and geographical divide between Fatah and Hamas has persisted since 2007, with numerous regional and international mediation efforts failing to resolve the rift.
Since October 7, Israel has launched a devastating military campaign in Gaza, backed unequivocally by the United States, resulting in over 137,000 Palestinian casualties, including many women and children, and more than 10,000 reported missing. The conflict has led to widespread destruction and severe famine, which has claimed the lives of countless children, marking one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent history.
Simultaneously, Israeli forces and settlers have intensified their assaults in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, leading to the deaths of 719 Palestinians, among them 160 children. Approximately 6,200 have been injured, and over 11,000 have been arrested, according to official Palestinian sources.