Haniyeh: Unity govt must protect resistance
Published today (updated) 19/06/2011 01:06
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GAZA CITY (Ma’an) -- Prime Minister in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh said Saturday a
proposed unity government should not threaten the resistance.

Speaking at the Islamic University in Gaza City, Haniyeh said that "we were
able to establish a deal that reflects the people's will."

"It's true there are the Oslo Accords, but we were able to form a government
that reflects the people's will, not the outside will and unjust agreements"
with Israel, he said at a ceremony marking the death of a prominent Hamas
leader.

Of central importance, he said, was the forming of national security
departments that do not cooperate with Israel. "Protecting the resistance
weapon" should be a priority, he added.

"A national strategy should be established to protect the resistance weapon
within the framework of living our lives amidst the stages of liberation
from the occupation," Haniyeh said.

He added that a meeting is expected to be held between President Mahmoud
Abbas and Hamas chief Khaled Mashaal during which the two leaders will
discuss forming the national unity government.