Hamas slams Palestinian foreign minister for criticism of kidnappings
By JPOST.COM STAFF
06/21/2014 19:00
"The policy of kidnapping soldiers, settlers, is not a crime, but a source of pride," says Islamic group's spokesperson.
Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu-Zuhri
As tensions between Palestinians and Israel escalate amid a wave of raids throughout the West Bank, the secular Fatah movement and Gaza's Hamas are also facing strains. Following remarks made by Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki on Friday – that if Hamas turned out to be behind the kidnapping of the three Israeli youths then the recent reconciliation deal would be jeopardized – has spurred a harsh reaction from the Islamic organization.
Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu-Zuhri said al-Malki's remarks "reflect his dubious positions." He noted that even as the kidnapping story remains an Israeli version of events, the policy of kidnapping soldiers and settlers is "not a crime, but a source of pride for Palestinians." Al-Malki had also said that if they reached the conclusion that Hamas was responsible, "then the president [Mahmoud Abbas] will take drastic decisions." Meanwhile, as clashes with IDF forces intensify, Hamas parliamentary members said the organization "will come out strong from the current confrontation with the IDF."
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By JPOST.COM STAFF
06/21/2014 19:00
"The policy of kidnapping soldiers, settlers, is not a crime, but a source of pride," says Islamic group's spokesperson.
Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu-Zuhri
As tensions between Palestinians and Israel escalate amid a wave of raids throughout the West Bank, the secular Fatah movement and Gaza's Hamas are also facing strains. Following remarks made by Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad al-Malki on Friday – that if Hamas turned out to be behind the kidnapping of the three Israeli youths then the recent reconciliation deal would be jeopardized – has spurred a harsh reaction from the Islamic organization.
Hamas spokesperson Sami Abu-Zuhri said al-Malki's remarks "reflect his dubious positions." He noted that even as the kidnapping story remains an Israeli version of events, the policy of kidnapping soldiers and settlers is "not a crime, but a source of pride for Palestinians." Al-Malki had also said that if they reached the conclusion that Hamas was responsible, "then the president [Mahmoud Abbas] will take drastic decisions." Meanwhile, as clashes with IDF forces intensify, Hamas parliamentary members said the organization "will come out strong from the current confrontation with the IDF."
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