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Hamas denies intention to allow extension of Abbas's term in office

author Wednesday November 19, 2008 14:17author by Rami Almeghari - IMEMC & Agencies Report this post to the editors

The ruling Hamas party in Gaza denied on Wednesday its intention to allow the extension of the Palestinian president's term in office, saying the issue depends mainly on Palestinian law and the constitution.

Hamas's spokesman in Gaza, Fawzi Barhoum
Hamas's spokesman in Gaza, Fawzi Barhoum

Hamas' spokesperson in Gaza Fawzi Barhoum responded to some media reports by saying, "The extension of the president's term in office will depend on Palestinian law and the constitution".

Regarding his party's contacts for dialogue with president Abbas' Fatah party, the Hamas spokesman maintained that there were current contacts with various Arab states in order to end the division between Ramallah and Gaza.

He reiterated his party's stance that any dialogue should proceed only after the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, releases all Hamas detainees in its prisons.

category gaza strip | palestinian politics | news report author email rami at imemc dot org

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