Hamas, Dahlan share rivalry toward Abbas
Although officials say relations between former Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan and Hamas are limited to aid provided by Dahlan to the Palestinians in Gaza, the shared enmity toward President Mahmoud Abbas shows otherwise.
The evolving relationship between Hamas and dismissed Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan raised questions in the Palestinian street about the depth of this relationship, the extent of its efficiency and how its serves the best interests of both parties. Meanwhile, the Islamic movement’s regional relations are witnessing bumps, and Dahlan’s ties are growing stronger with decision-makers in a number of Arab states.
Both sides refuse to declare publicly that there are political developments in the relationship between them. They rather confirm that their ties are only limited to the provision of help to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip through a social committee including members from Fatah figures close to Dahlan and members from Hamas.