Fatah Demands Hamas Sign Abbas's 7 Points for Reconciliation
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
Fatah conditioned Hamas's acceptance of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's seven-point plan as a prerequisite for reconciliation talks in Cairo. The initial round concluded without results, with dialogue to resume after Israeli elections on October 27. Hamas expressed reservations on key points like a Palestinian state on 1967 borders and recognizing Israel. Fatah insists on a written commitment, while Hamas seeks internal consultation. Separately, Fatah met with Mohammed Dahlan's faction, which reiterated demands for reinstating dismissed members.
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- Fatah requires Hamas to sign Mahmoud Abbas's seven-point plan as a basis for Palestinian reconciliation.
- The first round of reconciliation talks in Cairo concluded without results and will resume after Israeli elections.
- Hamas expressed reservations on establishing a Palestinian state on 1967 borders and recognizing Israel.
- Fatah refused to discuss Hamas's representation in the PLO until the seven points are agreed upon.
- Egypt urged Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to include Mohammed Dahlan's faction in dialogue.
Fatah has conditioned Hamas's signing of Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas's seven-point plan as a prerequisite for reconciliation, according to informed sources. The first round of talks, hosted by Egypt in Cairo last Wednesday, concluded without results. The dialogue is set to resume after Israel's Knesset elections on October 27.
The Cairo talks, held at Egyptian intelligence headquarters under Egyptian auspices, focused on Abbas's seven points, which outline the official Palestinian political and international vision. Fatah's delegation, led by Jibril Rajoub and including Mohammad Shtayyeh, requested a written commitment from Hamas's political bureau to accept these points. Hamas expressed positive responses to some points but showed significant reservations regarding the establishment of a Palestinian state on the 1967 borders and recognition of Israel.
Fatah stressed that Hamas's political bureau must sign the agreement to ensure future adherence. The seven points include ending the Gaza "coup," establishing one system of law and legitimate arms, adhering to the PLO and its program as the sole representative, committing to peaceful popular resistance, and accepting a two-state solution based on international legitimacy. They also call for a technocratic government appointed by Abbas to manage affairs in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza, with the PLO responsible for negotiating a comprehensive peace agreement.
Sources confirmed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that the meeting yielded no concrete outcomes, despite Egyptian emphasis on inter-factional agreement. Hamas proposed resuming dialogue sessions after the Israeli elections. Fatah, however, refused to discuss Hamas's representation in the PLO and the Palestinian National Council until the seven points are agreed upon. The suspension of dialogue sessions until after the Israeli elections will also freeze reforms within the PLO and the Palestinian National Council.
Fatah spokesperson Munther Al-Hayek stated that the talks were based on Abbas's seven points, with Hamas showing positivity on some but reservations on others. He noted that Hamas requested to consult its political bureau, while Fatah would brief its leadership in Ramallah. Al-Hayek emphasized that these reservations are unacceptable internationally and that unified Palestinian discourse is crucial.
Separately, Fatah held meetings with Mohammed Dahlan's Democratic Reform Current in Cairo. The current reiterated demands for the reinstatement of dismissed members, including their ranks and salaries. Rajoub and Shtayyeh promised to convey these demands to Abbas. Sources close to the current indicated a lack of progress in Fatah's internal dialogue, with the same demands being repeated without resolution. Egypt has reportedly urged Abbas to include the Democratic Reform Current in the dialogue, suggesting its transformation into a broader national current if rejected.