FATAH AND HAMAS DISCUSS UNITY GOVERNMENT

Gaza, 27 Rajab 1434 / June 7, 2013 (MINA) – The leaders of Hamas and Fatah continued the reconciliation meeting in Gaza City to discuss a number of points, especially the formation of a Palestinian unity government.

Dr. Nabil Shaath and Faisal Abu Shahla, Palestinian legislators, as representatives of Fatah held a meeting with Imad Al-Alamy and Ghazi, the official representatives of Hamas. in the Gaza Strip since Tuesday (4/6)

Abu Shahla said the meeting focused on the seeking of solutions to obstacles that hinder the formation of a Palestinian unity government which is scheduled on 14 July, IMEMC reported as monitored by MINA (Mi’raj News Agency).

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“By building a trust between Fatah and Hamas, Palestinian government will be better,” said Abu Shahla.

On the meeting, both parties also denied the the issue of Fatah members arrest in the Gaza Strip.

Fatah and Hamas signed a reconciliation agreement in Cairo in 2011, contained the efforts to establish an independent government to pave the way for a parliamentary and presidential elections within 12 months.

Along with Turkey and Qatar, Egypt also brokered ceasefire talks after an eight-day Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip in November 2012.

Subsequently, at a meeting in Cairo, 28 November 2012, both parties approved the signing of a truce with Israel. In truce, Palestinian demands the opening of Rafah border crossing and also the opening of a full blockade of Gaza Strip.

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In December 2012, after the signing of the ceasefire, Hamas and Fatah leaders continued the reconciliation talks that stalled for more than a year.

According to many observers, the reconciliation between the Palestinian factions is a way out for the acceleration of Palestinians independence that now still in Israeli occupation since 1948. (T/P04/E1).

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)