China Mediates Meeting Between Hamas and Fatah Officials

China is set to host senior officials from Hamas and Fatah for a meeting next week in an attempt to reconcile the long-standing rivalry between the Palestinian factions. The meeting aims to bridge the gap between Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, and Fatah, which governs the West Bank.

With Israel and Hamas making progress on a possible cease-fire deal in Gaza, discussions on the future of the enclave have gained importance. Cooperation between Hamas and Fatah is considered essential for the reconstruction and stability of Gaza following the recent conflict.

Previous mediation efforts, including a meeting in Beijing in April, have not yielded significant results. However, the upcoming meeting signals China’s commitment to continuing its role as a peace mediator in the region.

Ismail Haniyeh, the political leader of Hamas, will lead the delegation from Hamas, while Fatah will be represented by three officials, including Mahmoud al-Aloul, the deputy chairman of the party.

According to Azzam al-Ahmad, a member of the Fatah Central Committee, China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, is scheduled to meet with the Palestinian factions on July 21 and July 23. The factions will also hold discussions independently during the visit.

Delegations:

• Hamas: Ismail Haniyeh
• Fatah: Mahmoud al-Aloul

Image Credits: Ahmad Gharabli/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images; Hassan Ammar/Associated Press

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