Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas congratulated Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on reconciliation with Arab states and the success of Al-Ula summit.

Ismail Haniyeh, Head of Hamas Political Bureau, welcomed the Solidarity Agreement announced during the summit, which was attended by the Gulf leaders in addition to Egypt, as an “Arab and Islamic achievement.”

“This achievement will enhance joint Arab action and efforts to defend Arab and Muslim issues, foremost among them the Palestinian cause,” Haniyeh said.

“This move will positively affect the Palestinian cause and bring it back to the focus point of the Arab attention and achieved support for our people’s right to end the occupation and establish their independent state with Jerusalem as its capital,” he added.

Hamas chief praised all efforts exerted by the various sides, foremost among them Kuwait, to restore ties between the Gulf neighbors, hoping that this summit would “reinforce the values of solidarity and consensus among all Arab states.”