Hamas official says discussed joint efforts with Fatah over Gaza issues
China DailyPalestinians check houses destroyed during Israeli airstrikes, at Nuseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, on Nov 2, 2024. GAZA - A senior Hamas leader announced on Monday that the movement has held discussions with Fatah about forming a committee to manage Gaza-related issues. "Following meetings between our movement's leadership and various Palestinian factions, we held a meeting with our brothers in Fatah, graciously invited by Egypt," said Osama Hamdan, a Hamas leader, in a televised speech. He added that both leaderships discussed key issues, focusing on the war in Gaza and the need for unified national action based on Palestinian consensus, rejecting any imposed arrangements. He added that the meeting with Fatah discussed ideas like creating a committee to handle Gaza's needs and affairs until conditions allow for a national unity government.