The spokesperson of the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, Fawzi Barhoum stated the following:

The latest threats reiterated from the chairman of the PA, Mahmoud Abbas during his meeting with the Arab ambassadors in Washington reflect his exclusionary attitude against Hamas and other Palestinian factions. Threats should be fired at the enemies and not against the nation's partners. Hamas holds Abbas fully responsible for the consequences of the repeatedly failed reconciliation, and the ongoing targeting of the Palestinian people's steadfastness. Abbas is should stop  inciting against his own people and sabotaging their livelihoods. Hamas reiterates its supportive stance regarding holding free and democratic elections in which transparency is met and results are recognized.