Egyptian security officials say rival Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have begun reconciliation talks in Cairo ahead of negotiations with Israel on cementing the August 26 Gaza war truce.
They said the talks were held on Monday behind closed doors at the Egyptian intelligence headquarters in Cairo.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.
In the spring, western-backed Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas worked out a tentative agreement with Hamas under which he would head a temporary unity government of experts in both the West Bank and Gaza until elections could be held.
They said the talks were held on Monday behind closed doors at the Egyptian intelligence headquarters in Cairo.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief the media.
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