30 June 2001

Press Release

 Mr. Ibrahim Ghoushe in Amman

Ghoushe: There is no change to my post in Hamas

Political bureau member of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, Mr. Ibrahim Ghoushe arrived in the Jordanian capital Amman at dawn today after spending 48 hours outside the country.

In the first statement after his return Mr. Ghoushe affirmed that there was no change in his position in the Hamas Movement or in his service of the Palestinian people and their just cause or in confronting the usurping Zionist entity.

Ghoushe said that his commitment not to practice any informational or political activity was limited to the Jordanian arena in accordance with the agreement signed between the Jordanian authorities and Hamas Movement. He explained that there would be no change to his political and informational work outside the Jordanian arena.

The Engineer thanked King Abdullah II for his initiative and intervention to put an end to the crisis and its repercussions. He appealed to the monarch to allow the remaining deported brothers to return to their country.

He also thanked the Emir of Qatar and the Qatari government and people for their hospitality and concern.

Ghoushe deeply appreciated the Jordanian people including all sectors: citizens, partisan leaders, organizations, syndicates and national figures, for their honorable stand and solidarity with him and Hamas leaders in the crisis.

The Islamic Resistance Movement - Hamas
30/6/2001