Hamas is part of Palestinian political system and cannot be excluded – Middle East Monitor

Hamas is part of the Palestinian political system and cannot be excluded, Palestinian Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh said yesterday.

In an interview with Al Arabiya, Al-Sheikh said: “The United States is the only side capable of forcing Israel to stop the war in the Gaza Strip,” expressing hope that Hamas would also take action to facilitate peace.

He acknowledged Hamas as an integral part of the Palestinian people, stating: “Hamas is part of the people…