Hamas: Israeli cabinet decision a declaration of war
Hamas spokesman Fawzi Barhoum said on Wednesday that Israel's decision to declare the Gaza Strip a hostile political entity constitutes a "declaration of war."
"This is a dangerous escalation of the attempt to legitimize destroying Palestinian land, criminal behavior and bringing a humanitarian disaster on the Palestinian people. This is Israel attempting a knock-out blow against Hamas following its successes in taking control of Gaza. I find the silence and cooperation of the man in Ramallah (Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas) with the enemy to be very curious indeed," said Barhoum. (Ali Waked)
