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January 22nd, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda Without signing this charter, a Hamas leader cannot claim a senior PLO role.
Whatever his longer term intentions, Mr Meshaal has provided Hamas with strong, popular leadership and there is a fear among members that his withdrawal could lead to factional splintering within the movement.
Apparently aiming to stem this threat, Ismail Haniya, Hamas prime minister, has taken steps to consolidate ties with potential opposition groups. Hamas announced on Saturday that it intends to merge with hard line militant group Islamic Jihad.
While Hamas has officially asked Mr Meshaal to reconsider his decision, several candidates have already emerged to vie for his seat, including Mr Haniya.
Mr Meshaal’s deputy Musa Abu Marzouk is the outgoing chairman’s choice successor. Mr Marzouk, a moderate figure, has gained respect and popularity in recent months having led the factional negotiations in Cairo. Dr Awwad expects he will win the role: “Under his leadership, we would expect a further boost to the reconciliation process but we would not see major changes in the party. His policies are much the same [as Mr Meshaal’s].”
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