Fatah: Hamas negotiates with settlement leaders to separate Gaza

The Palestinian National Liberation Movement (FATAH) accused Hamas movement of negotiating with Israeli settlement leaders and the Israeli right-wing party on 10-year truce in return for halting all forms of resistance and protection of the Israeli borders, warning against repercussions of carrying out the Israeli plans under the umbrella of resistance and religion.

In statements on Monday, Fatah Spokesman Osama al Quwasimi sounded the alarm against such plans which could achieve strategic targets to separate Gaza Strip and tighten control on West Bank .

He also warned Hamas against carrying on with such plans which could endanger the Palestinian issue.

The Palestinian Authority accused the Islamic opposition Hamas movement of holding separate negotiations with Israel on making the Gaza Strip an independent state, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas has said in an interview with a Russian news agency.