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US’s draft resolution against Hamas fails to receive two-thirds of votes
Draft received votes from 87 countries in favour, 58 were against, 32 abstained, 16 others did not vote
Hamas in Cairo, Abbas threatens from America
Efforts of last opportunity to avoid explosion of situation in Gaza
Hamas-Israel long-term truce uncertain amid Abbas opposition, Gaza protests
Internal Palestinian reconciliation stands in way of negotiations with Israel
Fatah-Hamas reconciliation, another round for stagnant situation
Meanwhile, efforts continue to overcome fragile ceasefire with Israel
Egypt intensifies reconciliation talks with Hamas, Fatah
Egyptian officials meet with delegations from both groups to study continuation of reconciliation talks
Hamas, Israel reach ceasefire, amid fears of full scale war
Egypt’s Islamic institutions denounce Israel’s Jewish ‘nation-state’ law
A war of succession
On 12 October, the two warring Palestinian organisations, Fatah and Hamas, signed an agreement, under the auspices of the Egyptian Intelligence Service, to carry out a major national reconciliation. According to this agreement, Hamas was supposed to hand over local governance in the Gaza Strip to the Palestinian government headed by Rami Hamdallah. The Cairo …
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Reconciliation efforts resumed
An Egyptian delegation arrived on Sunday 25 February to Gaza, in an effort to bring closer together Fatah and Hamas. Through an Egyptian mediation effort, the two Palestinian factions had signed an agreement on 12 October 2017 in Cairo, committing themselves to carrying out, in letter and spirit, a previous reconciliation accord reached back in …
Hamas senior leaders meet Egyptian intelligence officials in Cairo
Egypt brokered reconciliation between Hamas, Fatah to end Palestinian division
Cairo hosts Palestinian reconciliation negotiations between Hamas, Fatah
Palestinian rivals agreed to delay transferring power to reconciliation government
Palestinian reconciliation 3-day dialogue launched in Cairo
Fatah, Hamas say they aim to implement 2011 Cairo Agreement
Hamas hands over Rafah border crossing to PA under auspices of Egypt
Crossing expected to be open on regular basis by mid-November, says Azzam Al-Ahmad
Al-Sisi asserts Egypt’s keenness on achieving Palestinian reconciliation
The president’s meeting with the head of the WJC included discussions over regional issues, efforts to counter terrorism and bilateral relations
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Shoukry discusses outcome of Palestinian reconciliation with Jordanian counterpart
They also discussed bilateral relations and regional issues in mutual interest
Russia welcomes Palestinian reconciliation agreement
Turkey and Qatar tell Hamas they support unity efforts
Fatah, Hamas sign reconciliation deal in Cairo
Sponsored by the Egyptian General Intelligence, the agreement sets a deadline for governmental control in the Gaza Strip
Hamas, Fatah say they’re positive after first round of reconciliation talks
Meeting resumed in Cairo on Wednesday
A history of Palestine’s failed reconciliation
Occupied Palestine has a complex history of rulership and control, which has deepened with the physical and political intervention of Israel in Arab territories
Al-Sisi tells Palestinians peace opportunity not to be wasted
Upcoming Cairo meeting to push forward Palestinian reconciliation as Palestinian cabinet convenes in Gaza for first time since 2014
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International, regional relief after Hamas dissolves its ‘shadow government’ in Gaza
After Egyptian efforts, the movement will allow the reconciliation government to carry out its duties in Gaza
Fatah delegation in Cairo to discuss rapprochement talks: reports
Egypt has been trying to reconcile between the two movements
Palestinian FM welcomed rapprochement between Egypt and Hamas
Egypt is commissioned by the Arab League to end the Palestinian division: Al-Malki
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis trial postponed to 8 August
213 defendants are accused of 58 crimes, including the assassination of policemen
Hamas faces accusations of taking part in latest attacks in Rafah
The movement accuses Abbas of sabotaging its relation with Egypt
Hamas spokesperson praises ‘positive shift’ in relations with Egypt
Gaza says its working on securing borders with Egypt
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Alaa Youssef denies Egypt sponsored agreement between Hamas movement and Dahlan
Statements reported on Palestinian news sites
Is Hamas separating itself from the Brotherhood?
Hamas declares independence from the brotherhood; however, experts remain sceptical whether the manoeuvre will appeal to the Egyptian state
Hamas Movement leader arrives in Egypt: Israeli media
Haaretz said that Haniya will hold meetings with security officials in Egypt from the intelligence apparatus
Morsi, Brotherhood leaders granted retrial in ‘Hamas espionage’ case
Annulled verdicts ranged from death to prison sentences
Egypt is keeping Palestinians hostage in detention: Hamas
The four hostages were kidnapped last year, reportedly by Egyptian security forces in Sinai