Why it matters:
The internal Palestinian dialogue is critical to shaping any post-war political framework in Gaza. Without unified Palestinian positions, international and regional mediation efforts face major setbacks.
The big picture:
As negotiations stall, Hamas insists that all Palestinian factions, especially Fatah, must participate in shaping the next stage of the ceasefire roadmap.
What he's saying:
Osama Hamdan:
“The Israeli occupation has so far shown no meaningful willingness to implement the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.”
“The second phase requires a comprehensive national agreement and detailed dialogue, which cannot proceed without clear national consensus.”
“Issues of Phase Two must be subject to dialogue among all Palestinian factions.”
“We hope all factions, including Fatah, will meet together, because refraining from national issues does not reflect national responsibility.”
“At this stage, it is expected that we rise above minor disputes in the face of the larger national cause.”
“Hamas is exerting efforts, and there is significant responsiveness from other factions. Any party that refrains from national dialogue isolates itself from the national collective.”
Key points:
- Hamas condemns Israel's stalling on Phase One of the ceasefire plan.
- Phase Two depends on inter-factional consensus and collective decision-making.
- Other Palestinian groups reportedly show openness to Hamas’ proposals.
Go deeper:
The call for unity comes amid renewed pressure from regional mediators seeking a structured political plan for Gaza’s governance after the war.
Hossein Vaez - A.Akbari
