Hamas Edges Closer to the Mainstream: Opening the Door to Recognizing Israel

tabatha

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Wed Nov-30-11 01:32 AM
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Hamas Edges Closer to the Mainstream: Opening the Door to Recognizing Israel

Hamas Edges Closer to the Mainstream: Agreeing to Nonviolence, Opening the Door to Recognizing Israel
Posted by KARL VICK Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 10:30 am

The leaders of the two biggest Palestinian parties met in Cairo on Thanksgiving, and just going by the headlines afterward, you'd have thought nothing had happened. "Palestinians talk unity, no sign of progress," said Reuters. AP: "Palestinian rivals talk, but fail to resolve rifts." But read the stories, and it becomes clear that a great deal is going on, with immense implications for the future of peace talks with Israel.

Read more: http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/11/27/hamas-edges-closer-to-the-mainstream-agreeing-to-nonviolence-opening-the-door-to-recognizing-israel/#ixzz1fAT7FcVa

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Cali_Democrat

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Wed Nov-30-11 01:35 AM
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1. And Israel has yet to recognize Palestine

With the help of the US, they're doing their best to quash Palestinian statehood recognition at the UN.

But that's OK because our media and politicians say so.

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tabatha

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Wed Nov-30-11 01:40 AM
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2. Netanyahu is a jerk.

The sooner he goes the better; I think many Israelis are beginning to think that.

I think everyone else (Palestine, Hamas, etc) should set an example that will shame Netanyahu.

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Wed Nov-30-11 02:06 AM
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3. Awesome. I hope this is one of many steps needed for peace. nt

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Warren DeMontague

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Wed Nov-30-11 02:19 AM
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4. Yeah, that would be great if it actually happens.

Funny, aside from the headline, I see zip- zero- in there about Hamas even considering 'recognizing' Israel. Why? Because they're not.

If they did, it would be big news. But they're not.

"efforts are underway" to bring Hamas into the PLO. Great. Efforts are underway for a lot of things. Efforts are underway to achieve a lasting 2 state solution, too.

I'll believe it when I see it.

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