An Egyptian security delegation has reportedly presented Hamas officials with new proposed measures for reconciliation with Fatah during a meeting in Gaza on Saturday, the London-based Al-Hayat reported yesterday. Among the suggestions was a public endorsement from Hamas for Palestinian President Mohamed Abbas ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting this week, which Hamas has refused to do. The delegation, which is said to include a number of high-ranking security and intelligence officials, heads to Ramallah next for meetings with Fatah. Egypt has been trying to mediate talks between both rivaling Palestinian factions, as well as between Hamas and Israel in an effort to de-escalate rising tensions and prepare for wider Arab-Israeli peace talks.

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