Hamas proposes one of its own as interior minister

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Source: Reuters

Hamas proposes one of its own as interior minister

By Nidal al-Mughrabi
2 hours, 24 minutes ago

GAZA (Reuters) - Hamas has nominated one of its members to be
Palestinian interior minister, officials said on Saturday, a choice
likely to be opposed by Western states.

But in considering the nomination of Ghazi Hamad, President Mahmoud
Abbas must also judge whether a veto by his Fatah faction would risk
stirring more fighting between the two groups.

As interior minister, Hamad would be in charge of 30,000 members of
the Palestinian security forces, boosting Hamas's influence at the
expense of Fatah, its partner in a unity government. He currently
serves as cabinet spokesman.

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One aide to Abbas told Reuters, however, that it seemed unlikely
Abbas would agree to the appointment of Hamad.

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