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Hamas and Fatah Meet in China for Reconciliation Talks

China said on Tuesday that rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for "in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation." "The two sides fully expressed their political will to achieve reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, discussed many specific issues and made positive progress," ...

Gazans Criticise Hamas Over Delay in Truce Deal

Certain Gazans are growing frustrated with Hamas, over delays in ending the war that has destroyed so many lives. Some Gazans have criticized Hamas, which rules the besieged Palestinian territory, for failing to end the war with Israel that has devastated their lives. Hamas has "led the Palestinian people into a war of annihilation", said Umm ...

China Hosts Palestinian Unity Talks, With Eyes on Postwar Gaza

China hosted reconciliation talks, from Saturday to Sunday, between 14 different Palestinian factions - including Hamas and Fatah - in their latest effort to resolve long standing Palestinian divisions. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports that a two-way discussion was held between Fatah and Hamas on 20 July. This was followed on 21 July with a meeting for ...

China: Navigating the Gordian Knot of Palestinian Rivalries

Palestinian factions announced the signing of a “national unity” in agreement on Tuesday, July 23, in Beijing. This is Beirut spoke with researcher Guy Burton, a specialist in Sino-Middle Eastern relations, to highlight China's role in the Levant. On Tuesday, July 23, Musa Abu Marzouk, a senior official in Hamas’ political bureau, announced ...

Israeli Strike Kills Fatah Official in Saida

An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in Saida late on Wednesday morning, killing Khalil al-Maqdah, a general in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, Fatah's armed wing. According to preliminary information, the victim was on his way to the locality of Mieh-Mieh. Israeli Strike Kills Fatah Official in Saida pic.twitter.com/vJHoRR678F — This is Beirut ...

Basketball: Sagesse Pulls Off Hard-Fought Victory over Moroccan Fateh

In their second game of the al-Wahda friendly tournament, Sagesse narrowly defeated Fatah/FUS (Morocco) 82-78. The match was intense from start to finish, with both teams fighting hard for victory. The game also marked the return of Cleanthony Early, completing Sagesse's roster for the season. At halftime, the Lebanese led 47-40, but the gap ...