In Pics: Hamas delegation in Cairo to join reconciliation talks

CAIRO – 10 October 2017: Photos of Hamas delegation visiting Cairo were posted by leaders of the Palestinian movement ahead of the second round of reconciliation talks with Fatah Movement kicks off.

The two Palestinian parties are meeting as part of the Egypt-brokered initiative to end a decade-long rift.

Hamas’ will be led by Deputy Head of the political bureau Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas Leader in Gaza Yahya al-Senwar and members of the political bureau of Hamas.



Hamas delegation in Cairo to participate in reconciliation talks Oct.10, 2017 - Press Photo


Fatah’s delegation arrived in Cairo International Airport on Monday night, coming from Palestine through Jordan.

Fatah’s delegation is led by Central Committee and National Relations Commissioner Azzam al-Ahmad, other members of the central committee, Ahmad Hillis, Hussein al-Sheikh, minister of civil affairs, and the Commissioner General of Fatah International Relations Rawhi Fattouh.




Hamas Leaders in Gaza Yahya al-Senwar and Saleh el-Aroury in Cairo for reconciliation talks on Oct.10, 2017 – Press photo



After many failed attempts, a significant breakthrough was achieved in the reconciliation talks between the two Palestinian factions. For the first time since 2014, the internationally recognized Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah held last week a governmental meeting in Gaza. A move that recovered hope in ending the deepest rift Palestine has ever experienced. However, the hard part begins now.

Tuesday’s meeting is expected to discuss a number of controversial issues, the most difficult of which would be the security authority in the Gaza Strip and borders.