Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Tuesday that he would never permit a civil war on the Palestinian territories, voicing concerns over recent clashes between supporters of his Fatah movement and Hamas loyalists.

"We will never permit a civil war in Palestine...This is our red line," Abbas told a news conference held in the Turkish capital Ankara.

Abbas made the statements as Fatah supporters and Hamas loyalists clashed in the Gaza Strip and West Bank triggered by a dispute over the control of the Palestinian security forces. Dozens were injured in the violence.

In addition, the Palestinian president urged the international community not to cut financial assistance to the Palestinians.

"Economic problems are the second biggest issue facing the Palestinians following security," he said. "We are in search for a mechanism which can solve the problems and ensure the inflow of assistance."

The United States and the European Union have cut off direct aid to the Hamas-led Palestinian government since Hamas refuses to renounce violence, recognize Israel's right to exist and honor previous Palestinian-Israeli agreements.

Noting that the only resource on the Palestinian land was manpower, Abbas, who is currently on a visit to Turkey, said that the Palestinian people could achieve miracles if Israel ended occupation.

Abbas said he expected Israel to form a coalition government as soon as possible, which could sit at a negotiating table with the Palestinians within the framework of the internationally-sponsored roadmap peace plan which envisions a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Abbas also condemned all violent attacks against Palestinians or Israelis.

Meanwhile, Abbas underlined the importance of relations with Turkey, urging Ankara to take an active role in the Middle East peace process.

During his two-day visit to Turkey, Abbas has met Turkish President Ahmet Necdet Sezer, Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc and Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul.

He is expected to hold talks with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan later on Tuesday.