Hamas: PA in Ramallah did not release 38 of the movement's members

Wednesday October 01, 2008 11:53 by George Rishmawi - IMEMC & Agencies

Hamas dismissed media reports that the Fatah allied Palestinian government in Ramallah has released 38 of its members and leaders in the West Bank.

Media reports stated on Monday that the Palestinian Authority will release some Hamas members and leaders as a good will gesture during the Muslim Eid Al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Islamic movement said in a statement to the press that Fatah is not interested in making internal dialogue a success.

In Hebron, Hamas published a press release calling on its leaders not to participate in the Cairo meeting over national unity government talks.

Hamas said they will join the talks if the current Palestinian government stops arresting its members and supporters in the West Bank.

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