Cairo to host Palestinian groups for talks on unity, elections, report says

Cairo will host talks involving Palestinian groups, including the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) and Hamas. Discussions will focus on internal divisions, Palestinian unity and elections, according to sources who spoke to Al Jazeera. Fatah spokesman Abdel Fattah Dawla told Anadolu that Wednesday and Thursday’s meetings would prepare for broader dialogue and build consensus among Palestinian factions. The talks aim to strengthen cooperation and address disagreements between the various groups. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas postponed presidential and legislative elections by nearly one year, until September 11, 2027. The PLO cited unfavourable conditions in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza, including Israel’s restrictions on election materials and international observers entering Gaza.