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dominikwach on "Hamas: talk to them"

dominikwach — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 20:36:26 +0100

This article is a very good and comprehensive analysis. It contains most important elements and arguments which are unfortunately missed (on purpose or accidentally) by most authors. It's good that some people can look at Hamas objectively, not only as a terrorist organisation. If Israel wants peace, it must deal with Hamas, but in my opinion Israel is not interested in final settlement with Palestinians now, and in the nearest future.

john problem on "Hamas: talk to them"

john problem — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:38:12 +0100

Britain had a long haul with Northern Ireland. It was only when the leaders of the two Northern Irish factions realised that they were getting old and might never enjoy the delights of internationally accepted power that they decided to get together - and peace prevailed. Perhaps the same applies to Hamas and Fatah. If so, we'd better get a move on helping them to get there. This article is to be applauded - there is never any rationale for not talking. Better to have them in the tent than outside kicking the guy rope.

Hamas: talk to them, Jeroen Gunning

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:49:10 +0100

The trend of events in Gaza in the first months of 2008 has highlighted once again that the current situation is untenable. From Hamas's bulldozing the border-fence with Egypt to enable Gazans to break out of their international blockade and stock up on food and energy essentials, to the rocket-attacks on Israeli towns and Israel's punitive military incursions, it is clear that something has to give. The question is: what?

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