[Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center] On Oct. 28, Hamas Interior Minister Fathi Hamad gave a speech describing the close ties between the ministry and the terrorist organizations operating in Gaza, and the support it gave to the various organizations. As quoted by the Hamas-affiliated Safa News Agency, the ministry "coordinates with all the factions of the resistance in Gaza" [i.e., the terrorist organizations]. The ministry makes every effort "to protect them and make it easier for them to carry out every aspect of their jihadist missions." "We routinely meet with the commanders of the factions." The Goldstone report had rejected Israel's position that the Hamas administration was part of the "Hamas terrorist infrastructure." Yet statements show that the Hamas Interior Ministry is in charge of supporting the terrorist organizations in Gaza and of directing their actions according to Hamas strategy. Hamad confirmed that his ministry and all its security apparatuses work day and night in coordination with all the wings and factions of the Palestinian resistance.
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