Gaza – Ma'an – De facto government Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh hosted former national security adviser for Latin America Bob Pastor in Gaza City on Monday, officials reported.

Pastor, who worked under the administration of former US President Jimmy Carter, teaches at the American University in Washington, DC in the International Service School. He is also co-director of the Center for North American Studies and the Center for Democracy and Election Management at the university.

Government spokesman Tahir An-Nunu said Haniyeh and Pastor discussed political developments in the region and Palestinian reconciliation efforts. Haniyeh also addressed the effect of the Israeli-led siege on the region.