Hamas, Fatah Welcome Calls for Inter-Palestinian Talks

Source: Al-Manar TV, 23-2-2008
Fatah and Hamas welcomed European Parliament proposal to resume intra-factional dialogue to settle their differences. Member of Fatah Revolutionary Council Amin Maqbool told Al-Alam Channel Friday that resumption of dialogue between Fatah and Hamas is necessary.
Maqbool said, "Undoubtedly, re-establishment of ties among Palestinian groups can remove all justifications for continued aggression on the Palestinian people."
Moreover, a Hamas leader Jamal Abuamer said that Hamas welcomes the EP idea for resumption of the talks and does not protest the proposal. Abuamer said, "Hamas position in this regard is clear and irrevocable. It has always been emphasizing that the talks, as along as they are in line with Palestinians' interest, should be held."
He said the Zionist Regime of "Israel" has always been on the watch to abuse rift and division among Palestinians. He added that the Zionist Regime wants to pile up pressure on Palestinians and force them to surrender.
The DFLP was among three Palestinian factions that offered last October to mediate a settlement between Fatah and Hamas. A new initiative to resolve the conflict "will see the light of day very soon," Hawatmeh said. "This dreadful conflict has destroyed the unified Palestinian national project. It has increased the despair of the Palestinian people and gave the enemy the chance to scoff at our rights."