High-level representatives from the Fatah movement, which governs the Palestinian Authority (PA), and the Democratic Reform bloc led by former top official Mohammed Dahlan have gathered in the Egyptian city of Alamein for crucial reconciliation talks ahead of impending Palestinian legislative elections. The meetings on Monday, announced by Democratic Reform, were initiated as Fatah's rivals - including Dahlan's faction and Hamas - contemplate forming a broad coalition that could pose a significant challenge to Fatah in the upcoming vote. The discussions, led by PA Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh and Democratic Reform's deputy leader Samir al-Mashharawi, aimed at addressing internal divisions within Fatah and fostering unity under the leadership of Mahmoud Abbas. However, no concrete agreements have been reached thus far. The proposed anti-Fatah coalition has sparked concern among the movement's leadership, with political analyst Ahmed al-Tanani stating that the primary objective behind Monday's meeting was to deter Dahlan's participation in this alliance. The formation of such a coalition could highlight Fatah's internal divisions and potentially unite disparate Palestinian factions against Abbas, who is now 90 years old and faces widespread opposition. A successful electoral coalition between Dahlan and Hamas would grant Hamas increased legitimacy to govern and improve Dahlan's international standing. The meetings also raise questions regarding Fatah's succession planning, with Dahlah being mentioned as a possible contender for the PA leadership. However, absorbing Democratic Reform could potentially signal an internal coup within the current leadership and disrupt the aspirations of other potential leaders, including Abbas's son Yasser.