Palestinian foreign minister Nabil Shaath projected that Hamas would call a ceasefire once Israel implements its plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip. "Our hope is that once there is a withdrawal from Gaza there will be a real ceasefire," Shaath told Israeli public radio on Thursday. Hamas "will be fully committed" to respecting such a ceasefire while the Palestinian security forces "will punish violators without going to total war". Shaath, who is inclined to hold talks in Washington later this month, added the United States and World Bank are prepared to direct "massive economic aid" into the Gaza Strip in the wake of an Israeli withdrawal. **Fatah offers Hamas opportunity for a broader coalition*** A prominent Fatah leader declared Monday that his movement will be offering Hamas the opportunity to participate in a coalition government with the PA. He also asserted that their participation will not just be limited to issues regarding the Gaza Strip, but will also include all the Palestinian territories. Hamas had previously requested to provide details over the administration of the Gaza Strip following a possible Israeli withdrawal from the territory. At the same meeting, Hamas also stressed that they expected a major and active role regarding the administration of the Gaza strip. Prominent Fatah leader Hatem Abdul Kader said that his movement is indeed willing to share the administration of Gaza with Hamas. "The only condition that Fatah has in sharing power with Hamas is to have the same role extended to the entire Palestinian land and not just the Gaza strip…we do not want to create a ghetto in Gaza. We welcome Hamas to help [the PA] rule all the Palestinian territories [including the West Bank]". "I am however sorry to hear that Hamas' interest is limited to the Gaza Strip. We would like to see Hamas request a broader role in the political future of our nation. We have in the past offered Hamas this opportunity, but they have always refused it," Hatem added. **PHOTO CAPTION*** Palestinians of the Islamic Jihad movement burn a US flag during a rally in Gaza City to protest the latest violence in Iraq. (AFP)