Hamas, Fatah appreciate Egyptian efforts amid reconciliation talks

CAIRO – 10 October 2017: Palestinian Hamas and Fatah factions held on Tuesday the first session of their national dialogue in Cairo under the auspices of the Egyptian government to realize the long awaited Palestinian national unity.

Both factions expressed their appreciation and gratitude to the Egyptian efforts to end the 10-year dispute inside the Palestinian political theatre, according to statements issued by Hamas and Fatah today.

The statements said that steps were taken to enhance the national Palestinian dialogue, such as dissolving the administration running Gaza strip to be replaced by Palestinian National Authority under the leadership of Rami Hamadallah.

The first session’s talks touched deeply several files linked to the Palestinian reconciliation in order to ease the burdens imposed on the Palestinian citizens, according to Hamas and Fatah’s statements, which pledged to resume the discussions on Wednesday adorned by same optimistic spirit.