Does Hamas provide security for the Palestinian people?
A.) It is not our responsibility. If we were to provide security the American people will say they are carrying guns, they are an alternative authority. They would not allow two armies with the Palestinian state. We discussed this, they [the PA] are responsible, and have to face their responsibility. Q.) If and when Hamas is successful in the coming legislative election, how will Hamas improve the security situation? A.) Our program, fist of all, would abruptly end corruption. Q.) How would Hamas respond to the families that continue to take the law into their own hands? For example, the recent wave of kidnappings. A.) Why are the people doing so? What are they collecting guns? First they were fighting against the Israelis and now they are afraid of the PA administration because they are listing to the statements of Tawfik Abu Khoosa [PA Ministry of Interior spokesperson] that there is only one weapon and there is one army that is legal. Nobody trusts them. Musa Arafat’s actions are in
