The exchange of letters between the rival factions is a major step forward for internal Palestinian reconciliation efforts. Abbas thanked Egypt, which sponsors the intra-Palestinian reconciliation talks, as well as Qatar, Turkey, Russia and Jordan, for their goodwill efforts in reaching the agreement. Speaking during Fatah’s 56th anniversary, Rajoub told Al-Awdah TV that contacts have taken place with Egypt, Qatar and Turkey. For the first time, Egypt says Fatah is not responsible for the continuation of the reconciliation. Nabil Shaath, a senior adviser to Abbas, told Arab News that Egypt has been playing a positive role in bringing the sides together.

Source: Ethiopian News January 02, 2021 18:56 UTC