Palestinian factions are currently holding an expanded meeting in Beijing to discuss potential unification within the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the prospects of jointly governing the Gaza Strip after hostilities end. According to Al-Ayyam, these discussions aim to address longstanding obstacles and pave the way for unified Palestinian governance.
Sabri Saidam, Deputy Secretary of the Central Committee of the Fatah movement, emphasized the importance of hearing Hamas' clear commitment to international law, the two-state solution, and unity within the PLO as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people. Saidam stressed that the ongoing conflict in Gaza necessitates Palestinian unity to end the Israeli occupation and establish an independent Palestinian state.
Hamas politburo member Husam Badran confirmed the movement's participation in the Beijing talks, describing the meeting as a comprehensive national gathering without bilateral arrangements with Fatah. Hamas recently called for the PLO to withdraw its recognition of Israel, following the Israeli parliament's declaration against the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The Oslo Accords of the 1990s resulted in mutual recognition between the PLO and Israel, leading to the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority and self-governance in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. However, internal conflict in 2007 resulted in Hamas seizing control of Gaza, with the PLO maintaining authority in the West Bank.
Previous talks between Palestinian factions in Moscow and Beijing earlier this year have yet to produce significant results, but the current meeting in Beijing aims to overcome these challenges and foster Palestinian reconciliation.
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Based on materials from TASS