From: The Times of Israel March 22, 2025 Fatah urges Hamas to cede power in Gaza to safeguard ‘Palestinians’ existence’
1. Hamas spokesman says terrorist organization has ‘no aspiration to govern Gaza’; 2. group’s control of enclave remains major obstacle in negotiations over permanent ceasefire
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas’s Fatah movement on Saturday called on its Islamist rivals in the Hamas terror group to relinquish power in the Gaza Strip in order to safeguard the “existence” of Palestinians in the coastal enclave.
Fatah spokesman Monther al-Hayek said: “Hamas must show compassion for Gaza, its children, women and men,”
He called on Hamas to “step aside from governing and fully recognize that the battle ahead will lead to the end of Palestinians’ existence” if the group remains in power in Gaza.
Netanyahu ordered the resumption of fighting in Gaza overnight Monday-Tuesday, saying talks moving forward would be held under fire after Hamas rejected proposals to extend phase one of the ceasefire.
He also insisted that Israel will not leave Gaza until Hamas’s military and governing capabilities have been dismantled.
