Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, medical doctor, member of the Palestinian Legislative Council, and head of the Palestinian National Initiative, today warned of the public health and humanitarian disaster facing the Gaza Strip following an Israeli military bombardment that began on Wednesday night.

Following previous discussions with President Mahmoud Abbas, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative (PNI), Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi MP, met with Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh in the Gaza Strip yesterday to discuss the progress of national dialogue on seeking a common platform for Palestinian statehood between all political parties and factions.