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Jan. 26, 2006 From FOXNEWS, Thursday, January 26, 2006: “Israel, Abbas May Bypass Hamas Victory to Pursue Talks” Mahmoud Abbas (leader of the Palestinian Authority under Fatah) was quoted Thursday: "I am committed to implementing [the] program on which you elected me a year ago…, It is a program based on negotiations and peaceful settlement with Israel." If Mr. Abbas is permitted to keep any authority in the Palestinian state he has agreed to continue peace negotiations with Israel. The Hamas organization may have other plans. Hamas has boldly stated they will not make any deals with Israel. The acting Prime Minister in Israel (Ehud Olmert) “said his country would not recognize the Palestinian government so long as it included members of Hamas, a terrorist group responsible for numerous attacks on Israelis.” Quoting Mr. Olmert: "The state of Israel will not negotiate with a Palestinian administration if even part of it is an armed terrorist organization calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.” Mr. Abbas’ response to this was to recommend a reactivation of the PLO (Palestinian Liberation Organization) which is more a coalition of groups comprising a political body with authority to negotiate for the Palestinian state. Every effort would be made to keep Hamas and Israel apart while still trying to cooperate with the requirements of the so-called “Road-Map to Peace”. Hamas may be content turning over the diplomatic role to Mr. Abbas. One senior speaker for Hamas (Mahmoud Zahar) is quoted suggesting: “…his group would be willing to extend a year-old cease-fire with Israel. But, he added, there should be no expectations Hamas would pick up where Fatah leaves off in peace negotiations. "We have no peace process," he said. "We are not going to mislead our people to tell them we are waiting, meeting, for a peace process that is nothing." These “cease fires” have been suggested before. Each proving to be only brief respites between terror attacks. The timeline link below shows the “brief history” of Hamas and its dealings in the region against Israel. One hopeful signal in this event: “The top Hamas leader, Khaled Mashaal, had also told Abbas his group was ready for a political partnership. The outgoing Cabinet will remain in power in the interim.” The leader of that outgoing group is quoted: "This is the choice of the people. It should be respected," Qureia said before the official results were announced. "If it's true, then the president should ask Hamas to form a new government." A true coalition government with Hamas in the background keeps the possibility of negotiations viable. America and Israel have both agreed that a Hamas led government cannot be dealt with until the terrorist group decides to lay down its arms. The concession would be made for diplomatic relations through the Fatah Party of Abbas. All the groups who have been active in the Middle East peace process agree that Hamas must give up its anti-Israel positions and act as a partner for peace. To quote the article: [An] “international "Quartet" — comprising the United States, United Nations, Russia and European Union — that has been actively involved in peace negotiations echoed the [American] president's demands [that Hamas disarm and come to the table].”The Quartet reiterates its view that there is a fundamental contradiction between armed group and militia activities and the building of a democratic state. A two-state solution to the conflict requires all participants in the democratic process to renounce violence and terror, accept Israel's right to exist, and disarm, as outlined in the 'road map,'" the group said in a statement.” The Palestinian government stands to lose billions of dollars in economic aid packages from the “Quartet” if Hamas takes control and does not change its policies toward Israel. Without the financial support of the “Quartet” Hamas will not be able to fulfill its campaign promises to help the poverty of the people. Many in Israel are skeptical. From the article: Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum said Hamas' victory effectively killed the peace process. "Hamas isn't capable of truly abandoning the goal of destroying Israel without disintegrating, because the whole purpose of Hamas is the liquidation of the state of Israel and pursuing it through terror," said Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the opposition Likud Party. It is squarely up to the newly elected Hamas Party improve the situation in Israel. Will Hamas play the proper governmental role; negotiating for peace and helping its poverty stricken population or will Hamas take the “business as usual route” of homicide and general terror against the nation of Israel? Seventy-eight percent of the Palestinian population voted; saying that they want a change from the stagnant rule of Fatah. Hopefully Hamas will choose the right course for the Palestinian State. More information can be found here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,182842,00.html http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,182900,00.html ------------ About the Author: Michael John McCrae has contributed over 500 articles to Useless-Knowledge.com. Email: macswordV@hotmail.com Comment on this article here! ------------ All articles are EXCLUSIVE to Useless-Knowledge.com and are not allowed to be posted on other websites. ARTICLE THIEVES WILL BE PROSECUTED! |
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