Palestinian Authority president to travel to the coastal city of El Alamein on Sunday for meeting expected to focus on growing instability in West Bank, Gaza

Palestinian leader gives no explanation for move, but media reports say committee will be formed to search for viable replacements

Palestinian Islamic Jihad stays away from gathering in el-Alamein to protest detentions by the Palestinian Authority of its members, group's leader says

PA leader set to meet Egyptian president, Hamas chief Haniyeh and other faction heads in latest bid to patch up rift

Palestinian factions have been at odds since Hams won 2006 elections, which were never recognized by the international community, and later ousted Fatah from Gaza Strip

Hamas official says agreement reached to hold elections within a year, though Fatah suggests sides are still far from deal

Talks between Hamas, Fatah leaders pushed for by Algiers after 15 years of infighting that have left Palestinian politics paralyzed

Fatah, Hamas and dozen other groups sign on to 'honor code' governing upcoming vote, which includes ban on brandishing weapons at rallies

While broadly supportive, Washington has reacted cooly to the initiative which may end up strengthening Hamas, just as the White House is looking to renew ties with Ramallah

Fatah and Hamas have not held elections in 15 years, despite numerous promises to do so, and technical issues could prevent the vote from being held this time too