Cairo Hosts Palestinian Factions' Dialogue Today

On Monday, Cairo is set to host Palestinian factions' meeting to discuss all election-related issues.

Yesterday, a delegation from the Hamas leadership arrived in Egypt to participate in the talks.

In press statements, Hazem Qassem, Hamas Spokesman said that the delegation includes Saleh Al-Arouri, Deputy Head of the Political Bureau, Yahya Sinwar, Dr. Khalil al-Hayya, Izzat al-Rishq, Hussam Badran, Muhammad Nazzal, and Ruhi Mushtaha.

The Islamic Jihad movement delegation also arrived in Cairo. The movement’s delegation is headed by Dr. Muhammad Al-Hindi, Head of the Political Department. It also includes Dr. Anwar Abu Taha, Sheikh Nafez Azzam and Khaled Al-Batsh.

Moreover, Fatah movement delegation arrived in Cairo headed by Jibril Rajoub, and it includes Azzam Al-Ahmad, Rouhi Fattouh, Ahmed Helles and Samir Al-Rifai, according to sources.

On January 15, President Mahmoud Abbas issued a presidential decree on holding general elections in three stages.

According to the decree, legislative elections will be held on May 22, and presidential elections on July 31.

Thus, the results of the Legislative Council elections are considered the first stage in the formation of the Palestinian National Council. 

The National Council will be completed on August 31 in accordance with the basic system of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and national understandings.