Israel warns Hamas of war despite elections; Egypt, U.N. push truce
Hamas asked the Egyptians to keep the Rafah border crossing open in spite of the PA’s decision to withdraw its employees from the terminal.
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, ANNA AHRONHEIMUpdated: