AdvertisementRival Palestinian Groups Hamas, Fatah Reach Deal Over Control Of GazaOctober 12, 2017Daniel EstrinfacebookEmailSenior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri (left) sits next to Fatah's Azzam al-Ahmad as they sign a reconciliation deal in Cairo on Thursday. Under the agreement, Hamas would cede control of the Gaza Strip to the Fatah-led Palestinian Authority by Dec. 1. (AFP/Getty Images)