Palestine rivals Fatah, Hamas agree to form interim unity government
April 28th, 2011 - 2:18 pm ICT by ANICairo, Apr 28 (ANI): Palestine’s rival factions Fatah and Hamas are on the verge of agreeing to establish an interim national unity government.
According to The Guardian, a deal between the two organizations was agreed in Cairo after a series of secret meetings brokered by Egypt.
The deal was negotiated by a Hamas delegation led by Moussa Abu Marzouk, deputy head of the group’s political bureau, and Fatah Central Committee member Azzam al-Ahmad.
The two sides said “all points of differences have been overcome”, and an interim national unity government would be established, leading to Palestine-wide presidential and parliamentary elections within a year.
“Every Palestinian will be delighted by this agreement which will signal a new phase in internal Palestinian relations. It’s good for peace and stability and it’s good for the region and democracy,” said Hanan Ashwari, a veteran Palestinian legislator
The details of the deal, expected to be formally signed in Cairo next week, were not revealed. But Hamas said it included a combined security force and the release of prisoners held by both sides, as well as a unity government and elections. (ANI)
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