Peace Talks With Hamas? An Illusion
Jeffrey Goldberg, The Atlantic | January 14, 2009
Another war in the Middle East and the same question re-emerges: To what extent should Hamas be engaged in peace talks? ++ The answer is none. ++ No discussions can be held with a group which - despite differences - views Hezbollah as a role model and firmly believes Jews are "a cosmological evil" and that "God is opposed to a Jewish State in Palestine." ++ On the contrary, if there is a tiny hope of reaching a solution in Gaza, it lies in helping Hamas's enemy, Fatah to prepare the West Bank for real freedom.
Mon, Feb 16th 2009, 19:47
Lior Petek, University of St. Gallen, Platinum Contributor (216)
See also an article of mine for the "Atlantic Community" on the same topic:
http://www.atlantic-community.org/Index/Open_Think_Tank_Article/Sma... Carter:_The_Futility_of_Talking_To_Hamas