Hamas and Fatah sign declaration in Beijing on ending year long rift

Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah signed a declaration in Beijing on ending a years long rift, Chinese state media said Tuesday, taking a step toward potentially resolving the deep divide between the sides as the war in Gaza rages on.

The declaration is the result of the latest in a series of talks meant to unite the sides. Previous declarations have failed, casting doubt over whether the China-sponsored negotiations might actually…