Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07MANAMA134
2007-02-12 12:26:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Manama
Cable title:
BAHRAIN HAILS HAMAS-FATAH DEAL
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 000134
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/12/2017
TAGS: PREL KPAL BA IS REGION
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN HAILS HAMAS-FATAH DEAL
Classified By: DCM Susan L. Ziadeh for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 000134
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/12/2017
TAGS: PREL KPAL BA IS REGION
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN HAILS HAMAS-FATAH DEAL
Classified By: DCM Susan L. Ziadeh for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (SBU) Bahrainis universally acclaimed the Saudi-sponsored
agreement between Hamas and Fatah to form a national unity
government. King Hamad phoned Saudi King Abdullah February 9
and congratulated him on the fruitful outcome of the Mecca
talks. He said the accord aimed to stop the bloodshed, end
the suffering of Palestinians, and unify their efforts to
"win back their legitimate rights."
2. (SBU) The Cabinet February 11 issued a statement hailing
the agreement and praising King Abdullah. The Cabinet
described the agreement as a decisive step toward Palestinian
unity, maintenance of national authority, protection of the
rights of Palestinians, and establishment of an independent
state. In a February 9 statement, Foreign Minister Shaikh
Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa welcomed the agreement and called
on the international community to support the deal, cooperate
with the Palestinian government, and "lift the siege" imposed
on Palestinians. The Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Al Minbar
political society and leading Shia political society Al Wifaq
also issued supportive statements. Al Wifaq said the
agreement reinforced unity among Palestinians and contributed
to "stopping the bloodshed between twin brothers."
3. (C) Comment: As the Hamas-Fatah deal was brokered by the
Saudi king, it is no surprise that Bahrain was quick to voice
its support. That said, the GOB and Bahraini society at
large have long expressed deep concern about the Palestinian
conflict and the impact it has on the region's relations with
the U.S. The government, which made a high profile
diplomatic foray when FM Shaikh Khalid met with Abu Mazen in
Ramallah in late 2006, is no doubt encouraged that the
agreement offers prospects for a more stable government and
the potential resumption of at least some official aid.
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SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/12/2017
TAGS: PREL KPAL BA IS REGION
SUBJECT: BAHRAIN HAILS HAMAS-FATAH DEAL
Classified By: DCM Susan L. Ziadeh for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).
1. (SBU) Bahrainis universally acclaimed the Saudi-sponsored
agreement between Hamas and Fatah to form a national unity
government. King Hamad phoned Saudi King Abdullah February 9
and congratulated him on the fruitful outcome of the Mecca
talks. He said the accord aimed to stop the bloodshed, end
the suffering of Palestinians, and unify their efforts to
"win back their legitimate rights."
2. (SBU) The Cabinet February 11 issued a statement hailing
the agreement and praising King Abdullah. The Cabinet
described the agreement as a decisive step toward Palestinian
unity, maintenance of national authority, protection of the
rights of Palestinians, and establishment of an independent
state. In a February 9 statement, Foreign Minister Shaikh
Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa welcomed the agreement and called
on the international community to support the deal, cooperate
with the Palestinian government, and "lift the siege" imposed
on Palestinians. The Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated Al Minbar
political society and leading Shia political society Al Wifaq
also issued supportive statements. Al Wifaq said the
agreement reinforced unity among Palestinians and contributed
to "stopping the bloodshed between twin brothers."
3. (C) Comment: As the Hamas-Fatah deal was brokered by the
Saudi king, it is no surprise that Bahrain was quick to voice
its support. That said, the GOB and Bahraini society at
large have long expressed deep concern about the Palestinian
conflict and the impact it has on the region's relations with
the U.S. The government, which made a high profile
diplomatic foray when FM Shaikh Khalid met with Abu Mazen in
Ramallah in late 2006, is no doubt encouraged that the
agreement offers prospects for a more stable government and
the potential resumption of at least some official aid.
********************************************* ********
Visit Embassy Manama's Classified Website:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/manama/
********************************************* ********
MONROE