Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday blamed Hamas for the attempt on the life of the head of the PA’s Ramallah-based government, Rami Hamdallah.
An explosive device was detonated near Hamdallah’s convoy as it entered Gaza. The PA leader was visiting the region to inaugurate a desalination plant established within the framework of reconciliation with Hamas. His convoy entered Gaza via the Erez crossing and was attacked a few minutes later.