Hamas officially declared on Oct. 5 that the Gaza Strip is under the administration of the Palestinian Unity Government, Palestine News Network reported. Egypt will be mediating negotiations between Fatah and Hamas in Cairo starting Oct. 10 to cover issues on the reconciliation agenda, including security in Gaza and Hamas' weapons. Reconciliation between the two main Palestinian political parties has been long awaited, with both embroiled in a conflict since Hamas won the 2006 elections.