Fatah called on Hamas to take steps toward a unity government; Hamas rejected a deadline for reconciliation. Palestinian officials said they want to make changes to Secretary of State Kerry’s plans for peace talks with Israel. Officials also said that Israel must meet a set of terms before the negotiations. The Mujahideen Shura Council in the Environs of Jerusalem issued a statement of condolence to AQAP for the death of its deputy leader, Said al Shihri. Hamas urged Egyptian authorities to allow smuggling tunnels between Gaza and Egypt to remain open.
