Taher Al-Nono, Hamas’ spokesperson said in a press release that the government welcomes the Egyptian presidency’s statement after the Egyptian and Palestinian presidents had met. In its statement, the Egyptian presidency emphasized continuing to exert efforts to achieve the Palestinian reconciliation, alleviating the sufferings of the Gaza Strip, and ending the siege. Al-Nono said this reflects the strong relation between Egypt and Palestine and added that the Movement will respond well to the Egyptian efforts to achieve reconciliation.