Hamas: Algeria meeting is an opportunity that must not be wasted

Such announcement reflected the Algerian interest in the Palestinian cause and unity, Haneyya said.

Speaking to the Algerian Al-Shorouk TV channel, Haneyya stressed his Movement's keenness to respond positively to the Algerian invitation.

He also expressed hope to hold the meeting before the Arab League summit meeting, so that Palestinians would appear united in the upcoming summit.

However, he said that his Movement will attend the meeting whether it is to be held before or after the Arab League summit without any prior conditions.

We believe that the meeting to be held in Algeria should discuss how to rebuild Palestinian national institutions, and we must agree on a struggle strategy to confront the occupation.

The Palestinian arena is facing unprecedented challenges, he added.

Any Palestinian meeting in Algeria acquires exceptional importance due to Algiers’ important role in supporting the Palestinian cause, according to Haneyya.

We must agree on holding legislative and presidential elections, and then agree on a unified national leadership and a unified struggle strategy.

He also stressed that the Algeria meeting is an opportunity that must not be wasted.

On the other hand, Haneyya strongly denied The Times' claims about differences within Hamas leadership.

Hamas is a unified and strong Movement, and is at the forefront of the Palestinian resistance project, he stressed.

Haneyya concluded by appreciating the historical position of Algeria's president, government, and people in supporting the Palestinian people, their just cause, and their right to resistance and liberation. (ILKHA)