Palestinian Fatah party urges Hamas to form “national front” to face US peace deal
(VOVWORLD) - Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party on Sunday called on Islamic Hamas movement to allow the "formation of a Palestinian national front" to face the US "Deal of the Century."
 Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops along the Israel-Gaza border on March 30, 2019. (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
Jibril al-Rajoub, secretary general of Fatah's central committee, said in an emailed press statement that Hamas should take the next move towards ending the division of its power in the Gaza Strip and allowing the Palestinian government to operate in Gaza.
Al-Rajoub's remarks came a day after Ismail Haneya, Hamas politburo chief, called for a national strategic vision to face the US deal. Haneya said he is willing to hold meetings immediately with all factions, especially Fatah movement in Gaza or Cairo.
The US earlier unveiled its “Deal of the Century”, which, it said, provides details and a comprehensive look at the Middle East peace process.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will consider Washington's upcoming peace initiative with an open mind. Meanwhile President Abbas denied to weigh any US plans.