A historic moment took place in Beijing as Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration committing to forming a government together. This significant agreement aims to finally put an end to the long-standing rivalry between the two groups. However, skepticism remains as past deals have failed to materialize due to deep-seated disagreements.
Despite the hopeful tone of the declaration, FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Douglas Herbert warns that the deal may just be a “big, diplomatic show not even worth the paper it’s written on.” The Palestinian people, who have witnessed previous agreements fall apart, may view this latest development with caution.
As Hamas and Fatah take this important step towards unity, the world watches with anticipation to see if this time, the factions can overcome their differences and work together for the greater good of the Palestinian people.