Palestinian factions explore broad alliance for November elections
Hamas, breakaway Fatah faction consider unified electoral list to challenge Mahmoud Abbas as political landscape shifts.
![Senior Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya met with representatives of Palestinian factions in Cairo, where he briefed them on recent discussions with Egyptian mediators regarding a potential Gaza ceasefire. According to a statement, the factions held Israel responsible for obstructing the agreement and discussed the deteriorating situation in the West Bank and Gaza, as well as internal Palestinian reconciliation efforts. [Hamas Telegram]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/photo_2026-08-19_12-28-22-1787131903.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![FILE - Marwan Barghouti, center, raises his handcuffed hands in the air on the opening day of his trial in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 14, 2002. [Brennan Linsley/AP Photo]](/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/AP25281583792306_cropped-1760726090.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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![China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, fourth left, looks on, while hosting an event of signing of the "Beijing declaration" between Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Mahmoud al-Aloul of Fatah, third left, and Mussa Abu Marzuk of Hamas, third right, are seen. [Pedro Pardo/AP]](/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24205350017855-1722038503.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Video: Hamas hails ‘unity deal’ with Palestinian groups
Hamas says it has signed an agreement in Beijing to work with other Palestinian groups towards “national unity”.
Published On 23 Jul 2024
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