Al-Zahar: Abbas Subject to US-“Israeli” Pressures on Palestinian Reconciliation

"President Abbas is insisting on names for the premiership that are rejected by Hamas," al-Zahar said during a press conference held at the Palestinian Legislative Council in Gaza.

He added "President Abbas is trying to delay issues that are related to reconciliation in order to reach the September bid."

A recent resolution in the US House of Representatives has urged US President Barack Obama to consider suspending aid to the Palestinian Authority in light of the unity deal. It is understood that Hamas supports the reconciliation agreement but its implementation is being delayed.

Al-Zahar also condemned Greece for its recent stance towards the Gaza flotilla, saying it had given in to "Israeli" pressure not to let the ships sail.

"The Greek stance is participating in continuing imposing the siege and to sentence people who defend their rights, to death."