Several Palestinian factions met in Cairo at Egypt's invitation and under President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi's patronage, as part of mediation efforts with Qatar and Turkey to advance the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire agreement. In a statement issued after the talks, the factions affirmed their full commitment to implementing the deal, commending the mediators and the United States for supporting Palestinians and easing civilian suffering.
The meeting forms part of broader efforts to implement subsequent phases of the Gaza ceasefire under a plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, addressing the humanitarian and political fallout from the war in the enclave. The factions expressed support for mediation initiatives to form a transitional Palestinian national committee to govern Gaza, emphasizing the need to create conditions allowing the committee to immediately take charge of daily life and essential services.
They also highlighted cooperation with the “Peace Board” and its international executive committee to oversee early recovery and reconstruction programs. The statement urged the Peace Board, in coordination with mediators, to press Israel to cease military operations, open border crossings for humanitarian aid to reach all parts of Gaza, and withdraw its forces—steps deemed essential for restoring sustained calm and enabling recovery and rebuilding.
The gathering stressed the importance of unifying Palestinian stances during this critical phase, advancing toward greater political unity and an independent national decision-making process. The factions reiterated their rejection of plans to annex the West Bank, expand settlements, and violate religious sites in Jerusalem, while reaffirming the necessity of establishing an independent Palestinian state. The statement concluded by thanking Egypt and the mediators for their support of the Palestinian cause, stabilizing the ceasefire, and improving humanitarian conditions in Gaza.
