Head of Hamas Political Bureau, Ismail Haniyeh, congratulated His Excellency Mr. Hassan bin Abdullah Al-Ghanim on his election as Speaker of the Shura Council in Qatar.

During a phone call on Wednesday, the Hamas Chief praised this democratic experience consolidated by the State of Qatar, wishing the Council success in serving the State of Qatar and the Palestinian cause.

For his part, Al-Ghanim expressed his thanks for this phone call, and his appreciation to the Palestinian people especially the steadfast Gaza, stressing Qatar's continuous steadfast and supportive stances.