The Palestinian militant group Hamas says it is ready to dissolve the committee that rules Gaza and hold a general election for the first time since 2006. It also said it is aiming for more talks with rivals Fatah as it aims to end a decade-long split.<br/> <br/>Representatives of both groups have been meeting senior Egyptian officials in Cairo. Fatah welcomed the statement and thanked Egypt for its efforts. <br/>Azzam al-Ahmad, head of the Fatah delegation to Egypt, said, this step strengthens the unity of the Palestinian political echelon and ends the abysmal division that resulted in the suffering of their people.<br/>