Palestinian group Hamas said that it held discussions with the Fatah movement regarding the formation of a committee to address the needs and problems of the Gaza Strip, Palestine, during a meeting in Cairo.
“After discussions with various Palestinian factions, we held a meeting with our brothers in Fatah at the invitation of Egypt,” Hamas leader Osama Hamdan said in a video message.
According to Hamdan, the two parties discussed various national issues, especially the war in Gaza and how to work together to face the Israeli occupation plan and its supporters, based on a consensus to reject all forced arrangements.
“Many ideas were discussed, including the formation of a committee to handle Gaza’s affairs and needs on various issues and conditions allowing the formation of a national unity government,” he said.
Both parties emphasized that managing and handling the affairs of the Palestinian people, whether in Gaza, the West Bank or the diaspora, is a purely Palestinian matter that must be based on national consensus.
He emphasized Hamas’ commitment to continue meetings and communication with Fatah and all Palestinian factions to achieve the best solution and framework that is beneficial for the Palestinian people, especially those in Gaza.
On Saturday, an Egyptian source announced the start of discussions between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo to explore forming a committee to handle Gaza affairs while continuing efforts to reach a ceasefire in the region, Al-Qahera el-Ekhbariya news channel reported.
Israel has continued to carry out devastating attacks in Gaza since Hamas’ offensive last October, despite a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire.
Nearly 43,300 people have been killed, mostly women and children, and more than 102,260 others injured, according to local health authorities.
Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its actions in Gaza. (Anadolu/Z-2)
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**Interview with Osama Hamdan: Hamas Leader Discusses Recent Talks with Fatah**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Osama. To start, can you summarize the key outcomes of your recent meeting with Fatah in Cairo?
**Osama Hamdan:** Thank you for having me. The meeting was initiated by Egypt and brought together representatives from both Hamas and Fatah to discuss pressing issues in the Gaza Strip. We agreed to form a committee that will specifically address the needs and challenges facing our people in Gaza. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment to unity in addressing the ongoing crisis.
**Interviewer:** It’s been a long-standing conflict between your two factions. How did you find common ground during these discussions?
**Osama Hamdan:** Despite our political differences, we have a common goal: to support our people and resist the Israeli occupation. During our discussions, we focused on national unity and the importance of a collective response to the current situation in Gaza. The war has impacted everyone, and it was crucial for both factions to put aside differences for the greater good.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on the concerns regarding the Israeli occupation that were discussed?
**Osama Hamdan:** Absolutely. We talked about the ongoing military actions and their devastating effects on the civilian population in Gaza. Both Hamas and Fatah expressed a shared vision to reject forced arrangements that do not consider the rights and aspirations of our people. It’s vital that any solution acknowledges our grievances and leads to a sustainable peace.
**Interviewer:** What are the next steps following this meeting? How do you envision the implementation of the proposed committee?
**Osama Hamdan:** The immediate next step is to establish the committee we discussed. This will involve both sides working together to identify key areas that need urgent attention in Gaza. We aim to prioritize humanitarian needs, rebuilding efforts, and political advocacy. Our commitment to collaboration will be crucial in making headway on these issues.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Osama, for sharing your insights with us today. We hope to see continued progress on this front.
**Osama Hamdan:** Thank you for the opportunity. I believe that unity is our strength, and by working together, we can emerge stronger for our people.