Palestinian Minister calls for talks between Arafat and Hamas

Palestinian Minister of Social Affairs Entesar El-Wazir (Om Jihad) called on the Palestinian Authority and all Palestinian factions, especially Hamas, to open a serious dialogue to achieve joint positions.

In a statement to ArabicNews.com the minister said that any military action at this stage is not to the benefit of the Palestinian people.

He said the Palestinian government is working on liberating the land from hostile forces, repeating: "We are supporting dialogue with all factions and powers to reach a mutual view, and we are defending their rights through political and peaceful means."