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In Depth:

China's Palestinian power play

Why are Hamas and Fatah holding a peace conference in Beijing?

China trying to bring reconciliation between Fatah and Hamas

This weekend, a meeting of Palestinian organizations' representatives will be held in Beijing under the auspices of the Chinese regime in an attempt to promote national reconciliation amid the ongoing war.

In bid for reconciliation:

Fatah and Hamas officials to meet in Beijing

Senior officials from Hamas and Fatah to meet in Beijing on July 20 and 201 in a renewed bid for reconciliation.

Hamas-Fatah talks in China delayed

Reconciliation talks between rival factions Hamas and Fatah due to be held in China have been delayed and no new date has been set.

China to host Hamas-Fatah reconciliation talks

Hamas and Fatah have been at odds since 2007, when Hamas violently took control of Gaza in a bloody coup.

Hamas accuses PA of sending security men to Gaza

Hamas accuses its PA rivals of sending security officers into northern Gaza under cover of securing aid trucks. PA denies.

Fatah:

'Hamas leaders to blame for 'Nakba' in Gaza'

In response to Hamas's criticism of the appointment of a new PA Prime Minister, the Fatah movement attacks Hamas.'Did Hamas consult with the Palestinian leadership when it decided to go out on its adventure last October 7th?'

The plan Netanyahu rejected:

Fatah would fight Hamas in Gaza

According to the plan drafted by the defense establishment with US support, thousands of Fatah members would train in Jordan and then return to Gaza to fight Hamas.

In Moscow

PA organizations holding reconciliation talks

Hamas spokesman rules out the possibility of establishing a government of technocrats at this time, stresses the main effort is to bring about a ceasefire and the withdrawal of the IDF from Gaza.

Report:

PA cabinet to resign in favor of technocratic gov't

Hamas has reportedly agreed to the creation of a technocratic government tasked with the reconstruction of Gaza and the restoration of security in the region.

Russia invites PA factions for truce talks

Russia invites all Palestinian Arab factions, including Hamas, to meet in Moscow for talks aimed at solving longstanding Hamas-Fatah feud.

PA cabinet leader:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

PA cabinet leader says the Palestinian Authority is working to achieve national unity in which Hamas will be a central element.

Hamas agrees to take part in talks with Fatah

Move made possible after PA security forces release senior Hamas official arrested last Thursday.

Gaza:

Hundreds of thousands gather to celebrate Fatah's anniversary

Hamas allows celebration to take place despite its longstanding feud with Fatah and failed attempts to reconcile.

Hamas and Fatah to hold another round of reconciliation talks

Senior Hamas official says a new round of dialogue for inter-factional reconciliation will be held in Algeria at the end of December.

Fatah and Hamas sign reconciliation agreement

The sides hope to end a rift that has lasted more than 15 years.

Hamas-affiliated lawmaker shot near Shechem

Abbas orders investigation into shooting of Hamas lawmaker. Incident believed to be related to Hamas-Fatah tensions.

Anti-Israel voices push all the wrong lessons on Ukraine

Putin believes Ukraine does not have the right to exist. Sounds a lot like Fatah and Hamas, but CAIR sees it backwards. Op-ed.

Hamas official warns against postponing elections

Senior Hamas official: Any change to timetable for the elections will deal a heavy blow to reconciliation efforts.

PA elections: Hamas party list to include 12 women

Hamas unveils candidates for first general election in 15 years, will run separate from Fatah terrorist organization.

Could Hamas and Fatah run in one slate in the elections?

Hamas and Fatah leaders support joint slate that will run in the upcoming general elections to the Palestinian parliament.

What wil happen in the sure to be chaotic post-Abbas period?

Their guns for the most part will be aimed at each other, but there will be enough bullets for us. Opinion.

Hamas and Fatah discussing a political partnership

Senior representatives of Hamas and Fatah meet in Cairo to advance the reconciliation initiative.

Russia welcomes Fatah-Hamas unity against sovereignty

Russia welcomes pledge of unity between Fatah and Hamas against Israel's plans to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

In memory of Six Million: My grandparents' story

Basic Middle East facts

Abbas supporters celebrate in Gaza City

Thousands of supporters of Abbas' Fatah movement hold rare gathering in Gaza to mark the group’s 55th anniversary.

Hamas accuses PA of 'racism'

Hamas claims PA is adopting and implementing racist policies toward Gaza residents.

PA: Hamas is causing the problems in Gaza

Fatah blasts Hamas, claims it is "corrupting Islamic values."

Abbas: Hamas will enter the trash can of history

PA chairman blasts Hamas after beating of Fatah spokesman in Gaza.

Fatah says Hamas beat up one of its leaders

Senior official from Fatah movement badly beaten up in Gaza. Group says Hamas is responsible.

Abbas' condition for a peace agreement

PA chairman's spokesman claims that Israel is using the funds transferred to Gaza to preserve the conflict between Fatah and Hamas.

Gaza protesters call on Abbas to resign

Thousands of protesters in Gaza call on PA chairman to resign amid continued tensions with Hamas.

Hamas terrorists attack Fatah terrorists in Gaza

Fatah terrorists attacked by Hamas terrorists during a demonstration in support of PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

PA withdraws from Rafah amid disagreements with Hamas

Palestinian Authority announces withdrawal from border post with Egypt to protest Hamas "brutal practices".

PA: Hamas sold Palestinian blood for money

Fatah livid after Hamas agrees to receive Qatari money that was transferred through Israel.

Analysis: Why the new Israel-Arab peace initiative will fail

Attacks on Israel by Hamas and Fatah have radicalized Palestinians to a point where many of them would not consider any form of compromise.

The PLO-Hamas divorce is final

Why is the PA opposed to the ceasefire?

Hamas-affiliated newspaper claims PA is trying to prevent Gaza ceasefire due to that Hamas will take over representation of Palestinians.

Fatah and Hamas: Reconciliation or divorce?

PA demands full authority in Gaza

PA cabinet says it invested $96 million in Gaza in July. No agreement yet on reconciliation with Hamas.

Hamas to the PA: Leave the students alone

Hamas officials accuses PA of policy of political arrests in an attempt to disguise an attempt to reconnect with the Americans.

Hamas: PA tried to assassinate its cabinet chief

Hamas claims PA officials were responsible for the attempted assassination of Rami Hamdallah last month.

PA: Hamas mobilizing the masses for its political needs

Senior PA official accuses Hamas of trying to make political gain from leading the "March of the Return".

PA: Gaza workers weren't paid due to 'technical issues'

Palestinian Authority says failure to pay salaries to Gaza employees unrelated to dispute with Hamas.

PA withholds salaries to Gaza employees

Palestinian Authority pays salaries to its employees based in Judea and Samaria but not to those in Gaza as tensions with Fatah continue.

The Palestinian way of war: The March of Return in Gaza

PA warns: Gaza on the verge of collapse

PA official in charge of civil affairs tells Kahlon the PA will stop paying Gaza employees beginning April 1.

Abbas to approve new measures against Hamas

PA chairman planning punitive measures against Hamas following attempt on the life of cabinet chief Rami Hamdallah.

Abbas blames Hamas for attempt on Hamdallah's life

PA chairman accuses "illegal government in Gaza" of being behind attack on convoy of government head.

Gaza's public employees go on strike

Public sector employees in Gaza go on strike amid dispute between Hamas and Fatah over payments of salaries.

Top Egyptian security officials push Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Top Egyptian security delegation arrives in Gaza to follow up on the implementation of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation agreement.

Egyptian delegation to discuss Hamas-Fatah reconciliation

Egyptian security delegation to arrive in Gaza to follow up on stalled Hamas-Fatah reconciliation efforts.

Another rift between Hamas and Fatah

Hamas spokesman accuses Palestinian Authority of creating a humanitarian crisis in Gaza for political reasons.

Gaza's largest hospital on strike

Strike by cleaning staff causes Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza to halt medical services for Gazans.

Is the Hamas-Fatah deal collapsing?

Hamas and Fatah miss another deadline to implement reconciliation deal signed in October.

Hamas: Abbas no longer a legitimate leader

Senior Hamas officials say Abbas's tenure as PA chairman ended years ago and he is no longer relevant.

Hamas leader: We will no longer rule in Gaza

Hamas’s Gaza leader declares that the organization is permanently ceding control of Gaza in order to reconcile with Fatah.

The MIddle East 'Peace Process' meme: What peace process?

Fatah-Hamas reconciliation hits 'obstacles'

Fatah official says handover of power in Gaza from Hamas has hit yet another snag.