Fatah Worried That Flotilla Incident Legitimizing Hamas Coup In Gaza
Middle East • June 2010 • Views: 761
Pot. Meet. Kettle.
The official said that while the PA supported the lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip, it was worried that such a move would further embolden Hamas and its allies in Damascus and Teheran.
“We must prevent Hamas from benefiting from the [flotilla] incident,” the official said.
“We want to see the blockade on the Gaza Strip lifted. But at the same time we must be careful not to allow Hamas to reap the fruits and consolidate its control over the Gaza Strip.”