In a wrathful speech delivered today in Ramallah, President Abu Mazen announced that he plans to set an early date for elections to the Palestinian parliament and presidency. Abu Mazen criticized the Hamas government who sets spokes in the wheels of every initiative that he as president is making towards Israel. He also admonished the Hamas for its continued launching of rockets from Gaza. These rockets prevent us from developing the Gaza Strip where Israeli settlements used to stand, claimed Abu Mazen. Abu Mazen also criticized the kidnapping of Gilad Shalit and said that it has cost the Palestinians 500 dead up to today. The president continued his attack and blamed Hamas for the fightings which broke out at the Rafah Pass as Haniyeh returned to Gaza.
Abu Mazen said that he will consult with the central election comittee to set the appropriate date, but provided a way out for Hamas by saying that a national unity government is still the goal.
Abu Mazen gave his speech in front of dozens of Palestinian officials and news correspondents.
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