Hamas Representative in Lebanon Ali Baraka warned against the US’ attempts to fuel the tension in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon in order to pave the way for the ‘Deal of the Century’.

In a press release, Baraka condemned the latest “regrettable clashes” erupted in Mieh Mieh refugee camp in southern Lebanon last month.

Baraka confirmed that such “security incidents harm the Palestinian cause and in line with the US-drafted ‘Deal of the Century’ which aims at liquidating the Palestinian refugees’ right to return to their homeland.”

Following the US decisions on Jerusalem, Baraka said, the Trump’s administration moved to the second phase of the ‘Deal of the Century’, which involves liquidating the Palestinian refugees’ issue.

After Washington had halted all its aid to UNRWA, it fueled tensions among the Palestinian factions in the Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, Baraka added.

Baraka called on all Palestinian factions to be aware of the US schemes aiming to serve the Israeli occupation’s interests.

The Hamas leader urged the Lebanese government to boost the Lebanese-Palestinian coordination in order to prevent the eruption of new clashes.

Baraka noted that the Palestinian factions took several measures, including enforcing the ceasefire agreement and activating coordination with the Lebanese side, to avoid similar “regrettable incidents”.

Baraka reiterated that Hamas is keen on preserving the stability in Lebanon and improving the mutual relations Hamas and Lebanon maintain.