Hamas: We'll remain in power
Sources in movement make it clear that in spite of Abbas' threats, they plan to stay in power until the end of the government's term of office in about four years. However, they do not reject possibility of technocrat government and still hope for a unity government
A week before the end of the month of Ramadan, senior movement officials said that there was still a chance to establish a unity government, but even if not – they did not plan to concede their government so easily.
However, the sources went on to say that they were ready to discuss the establishment of a technocrat government, which will be supervised and monitored by the parliament which is fully controlled by the movement.
In spite of the crisis and growing tensions between Hamas and Fatah, there were still signs of hope. On Wednesday morning, Palestinian Government Spokesman Ghazi Hamad told the Palestinian news agency that a breakthrough may be possible after the month of Ramadan next week, and it may lead to the establishment of a unity government.
'Abbas should stop condemning resistance'
Fatah officials refused to confirm Hamad's remarks and made it clear that if an understanding on the establishment is not reached after Ramadan and if there is no agreement on the establishment of a technocrat government, Abbas will be forced to declare an interim government which will prepare the PA for elections.
Movement representatives also stressed that Abbas would be the last person interested in a confrontation with Hamas, but added he would not hesitate to disband the government even if he is forced to face such a confrontation.
Meanwhile, the armed organization on Wednesday slammed Abbas for saying that the firing of Qassam rockets at Israel was unnecessary and was not benefiting the Palestinian people.
According to the organizations, "Abbas should stop condemning the Palestinian resistance and finally stand beside the nations he is leading."
