The first comment from the Palestinian Authority regarding the Fatah-Hamas meeting in Moscow

The Palestinian Foreign Minister, Riyad al-Maliki, commented on the upcoming talks between the Fatah and Hamas movements in the Russian capital, Moscow, to discuss the formation of a unified Palestinian government and the reconstruction of Gaza after the Shtayyeh government submitted its resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas, indicating that he does not expect “miracles” to occur in these talks.

Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said: "He does not expect miracles to occur in the talks taking place in Moscow to discuss the formation of a unified Palestinian government and the rebuilding of Gaza."

Al-Maliki added: "These changes aim to mobilize support for an expanded role for the Palestinian Authority in the wake of the war launched by Israel in Gaza."

He explained: “We hope that we can achieve good results in terms of mutual understanding between all factions about the necessity of supporting such a technocratic government that will emerge... And of course we do not expect miracles to happen in just a simple meeting in Moscow, but I believe that the Moscow meeting must be followed by other meetings.” In the region soon.

Al-Maliki, who spoke on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, said: “The government’s resignation was aimed at preventing international partners from saying that the authority is not cooperating with calls for reform.”

Pointing out: “We want to show our readiness...to participate and be prepared, just so that we are not seen as an obstacle between implementing any process that should take further.”

Al-Maliki also accused the UN Security Council of “failing” the Palestinian people by being unable to agree on a ceasefire resolution, and said the council’s authority had been undermined “perhaps fatally” by its lack of unity on the ceasefire. the problem.

The Palestinian Foreign Minister stressed that the ceasefire is an unattainable goal, "and as a result, we see people dying."

It is worth noting that Al-Maliki and the rest of the outgoing ministers remain in their positions until the new government is formed.

It is worth noting that Al-Maliki and the rest of the outgoing ministers remain in their positions until the new government is formed.

Earlier, Russian media reported, quoting the Palestinian ambassador to Russia, that representatives of Hamas and Fatah will meet in Moscow, on Thursday, to discuss forming a unified Palestinian government and rebuilding Gaza. This meeting, which is considered an important stage since the beginning of the war in Gaza, comes days after From the announcement of the government of Muhammad Shtayyeh to submit its resignation to President Mahmoud Abbas.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov also confirmed to RIA Novosti that such a meeting was planned.

Earlier, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Muhammad Shtayyeh said that the Palestinian Authority is still seeking unity with Hamas and may hold talks with the movement in Moscow during this month, and this came during his participation in the Munich Security Conference.

Shtayyeh added, “Russia has invited all Palestinian factions to meet on the 26th of this month in Moscow. We will see if Hamas is ready to come with us to the ground... We are ready to participate. If Hamas is not, that is a different story. We need Palestinian unity.” “The Hamas movement needs to meet some preconditions.”