Policemen stand guard as Palestinians wait for the arrival of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and his government at Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip October 2, 2017 - REUTERS
CAIRO – 2 October 2017: The Hamas Movement will hand over the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian consensus government headed by Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah Monday after an agreement reached between both Palestinian parties last month.
Hamas Movement had announced on Sept.17 the dissolution of the administration committee at the Gaza Strip, inviting the Government of National Reconciliation to assume its duties and hold general elections. The movement affirmed it would comply with the Social Reconciliation Accord signed in 2011 with Fatah in Cairo.
The new government’s first cabinet meeting will be held in Gaza Tuesday, where it is expected to form a number of ministerial committees to address the effects and consequences of the internal division as well as other civil, administrative and legal issues arising from the split.
Fatah and Hamas movements shall meet again in Cairo next week to proceed the reconciliation next phases.
Palestinians celebrate as they wait for the arrival of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and his government at Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip October 2, 2017. REUTERS
Here is Egypt Today's live update on the delivering of Gaza administration
16:00 - The Palestinian Businessmen Association (PBA) in the Gaza Strip raised a large picture of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas, in the center of Gaza City opposite the Palestinian cabinet building.
Egyptian flag raised over builidngs in Gaza - File Photo
15:00 - Ahmed Hillis, member of Fatah’s Central Committee, hosted Hamdallah’s government delegation and Hamas representatives Ismail Hanya and Yehya al-Senwar for lunch at his house in Shuja'iyya neighborhood.
12:35 - Hamdallah's government delegation visits Shuja'iyya neighborhood district of Gaza.
12:08 - The press conference ends.
12:08 - Hamdallah: The Consensus government will assume its tasks sand tackle Gaza's issues including the employees' payments problem in accordance with Cairo accord signed in 2011.
12:07 - Hamdallah: Gaza’s disastrous situation is no more bearable. Our priority is to end suffering of our people in Gaza.
12:06 - Hamdallah: Unity between Gaza and Jerusalem as Palestine's capital city is a must to be a real state.
12:05 - Hamdallah: We came back to Gaza to accomplish Palestine's national unity and reconciliation.
12:03 - Hamdallah: We appreciate Egyptian authorities' efforts to end the Palestinian dispute.
Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah leads press conference in Gaza ahead of assuming its administration - Screenshot of Extra News
11:58 - First press conference by Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah in Gaza begins. The Palestinian consensus government is set to assume Gaza administration Monday.
Here is a live stream to the conference:
11:19 – Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah has arrived in Gaza Strip for first time since 2015.
10:45 – Palestinians seen carrying pictures of Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in Gaza streets, hailing Egypt’s mediation role in the Palestinian crisis, hours before the consensus Palestinian government handed over the administration of Gaza Strip.
Palestinians carrying pictures of Egypt President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi in Gaza, praising Egypt's mediation role in crisis - Social media
10:40 – Egyptian security delegation arrives at Beit Hanoun Crossing border, according to Palestine Online website.
A policeman stands guard as Palestinians wait for the arrival of Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah and his government at Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip October 2, 2017. REUTERS
10:00 – Intensive security measures seen in Gaza streets. The Palestinian Ministry of Interior deployed security forces at all main streets Sunday.
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