Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas are preparing to meet in Cairo next week in a renewed push to bridge their long-running divisions and forge a common approach to mounting challenges facing the Palestinian cause, sources familiar with the talks said Friday.
The planned meeting is expected to revive national dialogue between the two groups as Palestinian factions navigate a rapidly shifting political landscape and renewed diplomatic efforts over Gaza and the broader Palestinian issue.
Delegations from the two groups are preparing for the meeting, which is expected to take place Monday following months of contacts aimed at reviving dialogue, said sources.
The planned meeting comes days after Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Khalil al-Hayya led a delegation to Cairo for talks with Egyptian officials and meetings with representatives of Palestinian factions on developments concerning the Palestinian cause.
Sources said the talks come amid challenges affecting the broader Palestinian political system and the Palestinian cause, as efforts are underway to reorganize Palestinian political affairs ahead of legislative elections scheduled for November.
