Hazem Qassem, the spokesman for the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, condemned last night the statements of the Assistant Secretary-General of the Arab League, Hossam Zaki, in which he indicated that the movement's resignation from Gaza administration represents the interest of the Palestinian people.

Qassem said in a press statement: "We have shown the utmost flexibility in formulating political and administrative approaches to administering the Gaza Strip during the various dialogues, especially with our brothers in Egypt, including agreeing to form a national consensus government, and our full acceptance of the Egyptian proposal regarding the Community Support Committee."

He stressed that Hamas will continue to place the supreme interest of the Palestinian people at the heart of all its decisions related to the situation in the Gaza Strip after the war, within the framework of national consensus, and away from any interference from the enemy or the United States.

He called on the Arab League to support this position, and not to allow the passage of any projects that would threaten the Arab national security system.