2012 Fatah–Hamas Cairo Agreement
2012 Fatah–Hamas Cairo Agreement
The 2012 Fatah–Hamas Cairo Agreement refers to a significant political reconciliation pact between the two major Palestinian factions, Fatah and Hamas, aimed at ending their longstanding division and establishing a unified Palestinian governance. Signed in Cairo, Egypt, on May 4, 2011, the agreement set in motion a series of political and electoral reforms, intending to facilitate broader Palestinian unity and strengthen political stability amidst the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The ramifications of this agreement garnered international attention, including in India, where the government and various civil society organizations expressed support for Palestinian unity as a step towards achieving peace in the region. The agreement also underscored India's diplomatic engagement with Palestinian leaders, emphasizing India's commitment to a two-state solution.