Fatah-Hamas Cairo talks on Gaza governance are positive: Exclusive
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A Palestinian source, speaking to Al Mayadeen, reveals that both sides have made significant progress in outlining the general principles for a new administrative framework in Gaza.
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Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern occupied Palestine, on October 20, 2024. (AP)
An exclusive Palestinian source speaking to Al Mayadeen revealed that recent discussions in Cairo between Fatah and Hamas regarding the governance of Gaza have shown positive developments
According to the source, both sides have made significant progress in outlining the general principles for a new administrative framework in Gaza.
However, several contentious issues persist in the finer details, indicating that further negotiation and clarification are still needed.
The source detailed that Hamas has shown support for an administration made up of professional and competent individuals who would coordinate closely with the government in Ramallah. Fatah, on the other hand, prefers that this committee be formally affiliated with the government.
Furthermore, the source indicated that Egypt is expected to advocate for this governance framework among international and regional stakeholders.
However, uncertainties remain, as there is currently no assurance that the Israeli occupation will allow such an administration to operate in the Gaza Strip.
Moreover, a Palestinian official revealed to Al Mayadeen that ceasefire talks in Gaza are stalled and have entered a vicious cycle, stressing, however, that the partial proposal no longer stands.
Excl.: Fatah-Hamas cooperation talks have 'matured': Fatah official
On Saturday night, a member of Fatah's Central Committee, Abbas Zaki, told Al Mayadeen that discussions between Fatah and Hamas, the two leading Palestinian political factions, on cooperation have "matured".
Zaki spoke to Al Mayadeen following a series of high-level talks between Palestinian factions, the most recent of which took place in Cairo.
The Fatah official said the cooperation between the two parties "cuts off the path for those who want to impose guardianship on the Palestinian people," referring to talks of other states influencing civilians or military affairs in the Gaza Strip.
Noting that all proposed solutions for the Gaza Strip remain "unclear", Zaki stressed that Palestinian factions, including Fatah, Hamas, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, remain a "single unit".
He stressed that Fatah is "committed" to its principles and that it would not accept that Palestinians in Gaza be "orphaned" of their political representation.
On partial solutions to the ongoing war on Gaza, Zaki said that Palestinians are faced with an "existential battle", adding that it is time for all factions to let go of any positions hurdling Palestinian unity.
"The time has run out for the American administration," Zaki remarked, stressing that the United States supports the expansionist Israeli project of "Greater Israel". He also stressed that Washington cannot be relied on.
