Palestinian factions met in Cairo on October 23–24 and issued a joint statement calling for a unified national stance and political vision to confront annexation and displacement in Gaza, the West Bank, and Al-Quds. The meeting emphasized the urgency of national unity and the need to restore normalcy to life in Gaza.

Key points :

  • Full support for the ceasefire agreement, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, lifting the blockade, reopening all crossings (including Rafah), and launching a comprehensive reconstruction plan.
  • Formation of a temporary technocratic committee from Gaza to manage daily affairs and basic services, in coordination with Arab partners and international institutions.
  • Demand for a UN resolution to deploy temporary international forces to monitor the ceasefire.
  • Establishment of an international committee to oversee reconstruction funding and implementation.
  • Demand for an end to torture and violations against Palestinian prisoners, with a commitment to prioritize their release.
  • Agreement to convene an urgent national meeting to activate the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and unify all Palestinian factions under a shared strategy.

What they’re saying:

The factions described the current moment as “critical and fateful,” pledging to make the Cairo meeting a turning point toward national unity and the defense of Palestinian rights, including the right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent state with Quds as its capital.

The statement concluded with gratitude to Egypt and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi for their role in facilitating the dialogue and supporting the Palestinian cause.

 

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