CAIRO- Politburo Director of the Hamas Movement, Khaled Mishaal said Wednesday that he had reached an agreement with Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas to take measures to handle the Gaza Strip following the Israeli withdrawal.
In statements to the Egyptian Al-Ahram daily, Mishaal said that Hamas will not be participating in the Palestinian government.
He added that Hamas will be discussing with the Palestinian Authority and Fatah movement the upcoming stage and will be cautiously tackling any Israeli reactions but will not be giving up the resistance weapons or the national principles.
He noted that Hamas is looking forward to taking part in the legislative council to contribute in the making of the Palestinian politics but is not seeking to compete with Fatah.
According to Mishaal, the most significant achievement of the factions' dialogue in Cairo is their agreement to re-arrange the Palestinian leadership and avoid any disagreements.
He stressed the importance of the municipality and legislative elections and the reform programs, in addition to the re-establishment of the Palestinian Liberation Organziation (PLO).