Article: News Analysis: Reconciliation dialogue not failed, but extended

News Analysis: Reconciliation dialogue not failed, but extended

by Saud Abu Ramadan

Gaza, July 1 (Xinhua) -- The two Palestinian rivals Fatah and Islamic Hamas have agreed to hold a last round of talks on July 25 and sign a final agreement on July 28.

Although it means they would miss a unity agreement deadline set by Egypt on July 7, it does not mean the dialogue has failed.

During the sixth round of dialogue session held in Cairo in June 28 for three days, the two groups' leaders spoke in positive and encouraging atmosphere. However, they still disagree over tiny details related to political hostages, Gaza joint security force and the alternative factional committee.

Senior Fatah ...

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