Prominent figures in Hamas are continuing to urge western leaders not to withdraw aid from the Palestinian people in the wake of the group's victory in the legislative elections.
Tensions remain high in the region after armed members of the defeated Fatah movement staged protests in the West Bank and Gaza yesterday.
The mayor of Nablus, Adli Yaish, said there was more to Hamas than violence.
Meanwhile, Syrian-based Hamas leader, Khaled Meshaal, has said it could create a new Palestinian army following the party's surprise election victory.
Mr Meshaal said the force would include its militant wing and would defend Palestinians against aggression.
His comments came as unrest continues in Gaza and the West Bank. For a second day there have been large demonstrations by Fatah supporters against their own party following their defeat in the Palestinian elections.
Fatah leaders in the southern Gaza Strip town of Rafah have resigned amid the protests.
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas is due to hold a meeting of the party's central committee to discuss how to deal with Hamas.
Although Hamas has said that it wants to a form a 'political partnership' with other Palestinian factions, senior Fatah figures have already ruled out the prospect of working with the group.
Mr Abbas is likely to travel to Gaza on Monday to meet the movement's leadership and ask them to form the next government.
