"Hamas" banned mass street prayers in the gas sector

The Palestinian radical movement "Hamas", which continues to keep the gas sector under control, has banned mass prayers on Tuesday, reports the Internet site of the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post .

“The government decided to ban any meetings held under the pretext of conducting Friday prayer,” Hamas said. “These meetings pursue goals that lie far from the goals of the prayers, and are used to create chaos, contention, unrest and training of terrorism.” The authorities of the Hamas, the message is noted, will take "all the necessary measures to maintain security and public order in the gas sector."

According to the Jerusalem Post, with the help of such a measure, Hamas intends to stop the open expression of dissatisfaction with supporters of the opposing Palestinian Fatch Palestinian movement, headed by the head of autonomy, Mahmoud Abbas.

Supporters of Fatha in recent weeks have held a number of mass prayers that quickly turned into manifestations against Hamas, which by force seized power in the Gaza Strip in June. One of these prayers passed last Friday, when over 10,000 people took to the streets. Protesters accused Hamas of violating human rights and the use of mosques to spread political propaganda.