In a gesture of good faith to Palestinian President Abbas, Israeli Prime Minister Olmert announced plans to release more than 250 Palestinian prisoners. Olmert also announced intentions to ease travel restrictions in the West Bank which is currently controlled by the Fatah faction.
Fatah was recently booted clean out of Gaza by their more radical counterparts in Hamas.
Although these steps are tentative, Olmert said, “I’m optimistic that, especially in these turbulent days … an opportunity has been created to seriously move forward with the regional peace process. I don’t plan to let this opportunity slip away,” in a Reuters report authored by Sharm el-Sheikh.
In related news, the so-called Zionist oppressors have agreed to release frozen tax funds to help support the new Palestinian government in the West Bank. Olmert seems tickled pink that the new administration has disavowed terror and agreed that Israel has the right to exist. The tax funds –between $500 and $600 million- were frozen when Hamas, who calls for the destruction of Israel, won Palestinian elections
The Gaza Strip, which borders Egypt, has often been cited recently as the destination for smuggled Iranian arms. With Hamas in control of Gaza, it seems unlikely that the proposed isolation of the terror group will be likely to succeed. Sooner or later, pictures of starving Palestinians “trapped” in Gaza will thaw international resolve and the humanitarian aid will resume, ensuring a steady supply of both food and guns to Hamas.
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackI think some of the problems in the region (Palestine) are due to the “international reaction” after the elections. Even though I realize that it is somewhat naive to say this, but I think one should’ve given Hamas a chance, before judging them out right based on their past actions. That might’ve prooven better in the long run, I can see how some Muslims saw these actions as “imperialistic”.
For a more elaborate discussion go to:
http://atlantic-community.org/index.php/articles/view/Hamas%3A_Negotiate_or_Isolate%3F#comment294
Atlanticist: ya know, I can see your point. because we should value the results of popular elections whether or not we like the outcome (even elections in the US). On the other side, I can also understand why governments would not want to continue aid efforts only to have those efforts sharpened into spears and thrust back in our faces. I understand why Palestine is pissed about Israel/48 and I understand why Israel is pissed about being invaded and terrorized. What I don’t understand is why anyone would side with Hamas -folks who grenade their own people trying to flee.
Thank you for your commentary. I appreciate differing perspectives.
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