Fatah seeks to rekindle ties with Syrian regime
Rival Palestinian parties Fatah and Hamas are both making overtures to Syria, but one appears to be having considerably more success than the other.
Hamas and the Syrian regime have not been on the best of terms since 2012, when the Palestinian movement left the Syrian territories after the revolution began. Though Hamas has expressed interest in repairing the relationship, Syria continues to shut the group out.
Meanwhile, Syria has been more open to Hamas rival Fatah, which has made several official visits to Damascus.
Most recently, a delegation led by Fatah Central Committee member Azzam al-Ahmad arrived in Damascus on July 9 to discuss bilateral relations, the situation of Palestinian refugees in general and the status of Palestinian camps in Syria, as well as political developments in the region.
On July 10, the delegation met with Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal al-Miqdad, who stressed Syria's support for the Palestinian cause. Ahmad congratulated the Syrian leadership on its victories against the armed groups it has been battling.
