Hamas Leader Congratulates Morocco’s PJD Party Chief Benkirane on Election

In a message, the head of the Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, warmly congratulated Abdelilah Benkirane, elected at the head of the PJD last weekend in Bouznika. According to the official website of the Hamas movement, the two leaders spoke on the phone.

Haniyeh took the opportunity to recall "the constant positions of Morocco regarding the Palestinian cause and people." In turn, Abdelilah Benkirane stressed that the PJD maintains strong relations with Hamas and its leaders. Moreover, on the invitation of the party, the Hamas leader had recently made a visit to Morocco.