Peter - Without defending the odious Hamas organization, your blog entry gives only a superficial analysis of a complex situation. First and foremost, Hamas has stated many times they would allow Abbas to negotiate a peace agreement with Israel and would honor that agreement if a plebecite of Palestinians approved it. Second, Hamas did win the Palestinian elections but were prevented from having a free hand in governing by Israel and the US. Third the Hamas takeover in Gaza was a direct result of Dahlen's attempted military assault -probably with Israel and US backing.
Hamas does not trust Israel and the reverse is also true. Remember, the occupation has been going on 40 years and each side has tried to cheat it's way into a better position. Until everything is out in the open with transparent negotiations peace will never arrive.
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Hamas does not trust Israel and the reverse is also true. Remember, the occupation has been going on 40 years and each side has tried to cheat it's way into a better position. Until everything is out in the open with transparent negotiations peace will never arrive.