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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Fatah and Hamas both back talks to reach reconciliation, China says
Fatah and the Hamas terror group have expressed political will on realizing reconciliation through dialogue, China’s foreign ministry says as the country hosts Palestinian unity talks between the rivals.
Representatives of Fatah and Hamas recently came to Beijing to hold a dialogue on promoting Palestinian reconciliation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian says at a regular press briefing.
The sides agreed to continue talks and reached agreements on ideas for keeping the dialogue going, Beijing says.