Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has faced criticism from Hamas and other factions for unilaterally designating a new prime minister without national consensus. The appointment of an ally and leading business figure has deepened divisions and raised concerns of dictatorship.
#Hamas criticizes the “unilateral” designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading business figure as prime minister with a mandate to help reform the Palestinian Authority (PA) and rebuild #Gaza. https://t.co/viOAHiW4zf
Hamas said the decision was taken without consulting it despite recently taking part in a meeting in Moscow also attended by Abbas's Fatah movement to end long-time divisions. https://t.co/TiA5zgGnhp
⚠️ HAMAS LASHES OUT AT ABBAS'S 'UNILATERAL' DESIGNATION OF NEW PM Full Story → https://t.co/dqUJfDZb0G The Islamist group Hamas on Friday criticized the "unilateral" designation by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of an ally and leading business figure as prime minister…
Hamas along with other factions comments on the new Palestinian PM appointment: “Deepens division.. A unilateral decision taken without national consensus or discussions. A gov that has a huge gap between it and the people”
Hamas along with other factions attacks the new Palestinian Government: “A unilateral decision taken without national consensus or discussions with other parties. A government that has a huge gap between it and the people” A government without national consensus = Dictatorship
The United States and other countries have pressed Mahmoud Abbas, the Palestinian leader, to name a prime minister with some independence. He has other ideas. https://t.co/DkL8wnn9iv