After talks in Cairo, Hamas leaders head to Gaza for 'consultations'

The Hamas delegation was summoned to Cairo a few days ago in the context of Egypt's ongoing effort to end the Hamas-Fatah rift and secure a long-term cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.

Head of Hamas delegation Saleh Arouri and Fatah leader Azzam Ahmad sign a reconciliation deal in Cairo, Egypt, October 12, 2017.

Head of Hamas delegation Saleh Arouri and Fatah leader Azzam Ahmad sign a reconciliation deal in Cairo, Egypt, October 12, 2017.

(photo credit: REUTERS/AMR ABDALLAH DALSH)

ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH

AUGUST 2, 2018 18:55

Updated: AUGUST 3, 2018 03:50