fuming hamas, isn't sole control

Hamas decries new powers given to Abbas
Parliament’s last-gasp acts described as "bloodless coup’

RAMALLAH, West Bank The Associated Press — The outgoing Palestinian parliament dominated by Fatah gave President Mahmoud Abbas sweeping new powers Monday, just days before its rival, Hamas, takes control of the legislature.

In their final session, members of Abbas’ defeated Fatah party gave the Palestinian leader the authority to appoint a new constitutional court which would serve as the final arbiter in disputes between him and a Hamas government. ...

A fuming Hamas termed the 11th-hour legislation "not legitimate" and vowed to overturn it. One of its incoming legislators called the legislation "a bloodless coup." ...

Legal expert Issam Abdeen said the new legislation would allow Abbas to "cancel any law approved by the new parliament on the pretext it is unconstitutional." ...

Israel has grown increasingly concerned the international front against Hamas is crumbling after Russian President Vladimir Putin invited Hamas leaders to Moscow. Putin has said he will press the Palestinian group to recognize Israel and give up violence. France has supported Moscow’s approach. ...
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