Hamas Views Liberman Resignation As Israel's Failure In Fight Against Palestine Resistance

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday that the resignation of Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman proves that Israel recognizes its failure in the fight against Palestinian resistance.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 14th November, 2018) Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri said on Wednesday that the resignation of Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman proves that Israel recognizes its failure in the fight against Palestinian resistance.

Earlier in the day, Lieberman announced his resignation and the withdrawal of his right-wing Yisrael Beiteinu party from the ruling coalition headed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a sharp disagreement over a Gaza ceasefire deal.

"[Lieberman's resignation is an] admission of defeat and a sign of failure to face the Palestinian resistance," Zuhri said, as quoted by The Jerusalem Post.

According to Zuhri, these political developments in Israel mean a "political victory for Gaza.

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On Tuesday, Lieberman refused to support the government's decision to cease hostilities with Gaza militants, criticizing it as a "capitulation to terrorism." The minister, instead, has called for a more decisive blow against the Hamas movement, de facto governing the enclave. Lieberman also insisted that an early parliamentary election should be held in the country as soon as possible.

The resignation of Lieberman has not deprived Netanyahu of the parliamentary majority's support, but reduced the ruling coalition to 61 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.